The Other Einstein

Mileva Maric has always been a little different from other girls. Most twenty-year-olds are already wives, not studying physics at an elite Zurich university with only male students trying to outdo her clever calculations. But Mileva has been smart enough to know that, for her, math is an easier path than marriage.

And then fellow student Albert Einstein takes an interest in her, and the world turns sideways. Theirs becomes a partnership of the mind and of the heart, but there might not be room for more than one genius in a marriage.

THE OTHER EINSTEIN is the story of Einstein’s wife, a brilliant physicist in her own right, whose contribution to the special theory of relativity is hotly debated and may have been inspired by her own profound and very personal insight. It offers us a window into a brilliant, fascinating woman whose light was lost in Einstein’s enormous shadow.

AMAZON

Praise

“Compelling novel . . . a rich historical portrait.”
–PUBLISHERS WEEKLY

“Superb . . .the haunting story of Einstein’s first wife who was lost in his shadow.”
–SUE MONK KIDD

“Vividly rendered . . . “
–TORONTO STAR

“The Other Einstein takes you into Mileva’s heart, mind, and study as she tries to forge a place for herself in a scientific world dominated by men.”
–BUSTLE

“Intriguing…reimagining of one of the strongest intellectual partnerships of the 19th century.”
–KIRKUS

“A compelling read . . . it puts Maric at the forefront of the narrative, letting her tell her own story.”
–PITTSBURGH POST GAZETTE

“…An engaging and thought provoking fictional telling of the poignant story of an overshadowed woman scientist.”
–BOOKLIST

“An intimate and immersive historical novel . . . steeped in moments of insight . . . Prepare to be moved by this provocative history of a woman whose experiences will resonate with today’s readers.”
–LIBRARY JOURNAL

“Benedict has penned an engaging tale that will likely inspire readers to investigate the true story behind Maric’s genius and her personal and professional relationship with Einstein…”
–LIBRARY READS

“Perfect reading for fans of Loving Frank, The Paris Wife and The Aviator’s Wife…”
– BOOKREPORTER

“Many will enjoy Benedict’s feminist views and be fascinated by the life of an almost unknown woman.”
– ROMANTIC TIMES BOOK REVIEW

“Phenomenal and heartbreaking, and phenomenally heartbreaking.”
– ERIKA ROBUCK, National Bestselling Author of Hemingway’s Girl.

“Fascinating and thoughtful”
– B. A. SHAPIRO, New York Times bestselling author of THE ART FORGER and THE MURALIST

“A meticulously researched novel…I was truly captivated…Beautifully written and filled with fascinating historical detail.”
– JILLIAN CANTOR, author of MARGOT and THE HOURS COUNT

“This is a must-read! Loved it.”
– STEPHANIE CROWE, Page & Palette Bookstore (Fairhope, AL)

“A completely absorbing and utterly believable story of a brilliant woman forgotten by history. Highly recommended.”
– VICKI NESTING, St. Charles Parish Library (LA)

“Benedict shapes (THE OTHER EINSTEIN) into a novel that is starting to buzz…”
– LIBRARY JOURNAL