Here are three books by three different authors published on different continents over a span of 80 years. They all have the same theme: Despite the odds, circumstances, or social norms, women stand up for themselves, break traditions, and lead their lives on their own terms.
The Only Woman in the Room
by Heather Terrel, 2019
"The
Only Woman in the Room" is a historical novel by Marie Benedict that tells
the story of Hedy Lamarr, an Austrian-born actress and inventor. The book
explores Lamarr's early life in Vienna, her escape to Hollywood during World
War II, and her work as an inventor. It also delves into the sexism and
discrimination she faced in the film industry and in the male-dominated field
of inventing, especially the US Navy.
Hedy
possessed both stunning beauty and a stunning mind, but the world only saw her
as a beauty to be seen, not heard. The book
shows how her beauty led to her marriage to an Austrian arms dealer and may
have saved her from the Nazis. She
overheard the Third Reich's plans and devised an escape plan that landed her in
Hollywood, where she became a screen star.
The Screen
Star, Beauty, was a scientist with knowledge about the enemy. Her idea could
potentially have ended the war much sooner with fewer deaths. if anyone would listen to her. Based on the
true story of Hedy Lamarr, this novel is a powerful portrayal of the glamour
icon and scientist whose groundbreaking invention revolutionized modern
communication.
by Joanna Davidson Politano, 2017
I recently read "Lady Jane Disappears" by
Joanna Davidson Politano, and I must say it was a captivating read. The book is
set in the 19th century and follows the story of Aurelie Harcourt, a young
woman on a mission to find her missing mother. After her father's death,
Aurelie is sent to live with her estranged family—a family she didn’t know she
had and a family that didn’t know she existed. Her new wealthy family lives in
an old mansion filled with secrets. Aurelie has plenty of her own as well.
The writing style is beautiful and descriptive,
transporting the reader to the story's setting. The characters are
well-developed and relatable, and the plot keeps you engaged from beginning to
end. Overall, I highly recommend "Lady Jane Disappears" to anyone who
enjoys historical fiction with mystery and romance. It's a well-crafted and
enjoyable read that keeps you guessing until the end.
by DH Lawrence 1929
This is another book that I have, of course, seen the
movie version of as well. I prefer the movie version. After all,
it is a movie, and it is way more concise than the book. The film gives
credit to the greatness of the landscape's scenery and the estate house's
starkness. The results of the ending in
the movie and the book are the same, although the book version is not as
satisfying.
The book has pages of “rich white men” philosophical
theory rising on various nonsense topics.
I skipped most of that and moved on to the heart of the
matter/story. It is a good book. I did like reading it. I suggest just watching the movie. Oliver Mellors is worth looking at.
Lady
Chatterley's Lover is a novel by D.H. Lawrence, initially published privately
in 1928 in Italy and later in 1929 in France. The book faced bans in the UK and
the US until 1960 due to its sexual content, which included explicit
descriptions of lovemaking and the use of profanity. The story revolves around
Lady Constance Chatterley, who is married to Sir Clifford Chatterley, a wealthy
and aristocratic landowner paralyzed from the waist down in the Great War. Lady
Chatterley starts an affair with Oliver Mellors, the gamekeeper on their
estate, leading to a provocative exploration of class, gender, and sexuality.
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