Her Hidden Genius

A Novel

By: Marie Benedict

Narrated by: Nicola Barber

Length: 8 hrs and 45 mins

Publisher's summary

"Fans of historical fiction will devour this complex portrait of a brilliant and trailblazing genius and the price she paid to advance the frontiers of science." (Beatriz Williams, New York Times best-selling author of Our Woman in Moscow)

The new novel from the New York Times best-selling author of The Mystery of Mrs. Christie!

She changed the world with her discovery. Three men took the credit.

Rosalind Franklin has always been an outsider - brilliant, but different. Whether working at the laboratory she adored in Paris or toiling at a university in London, she feels closest to the science, those unchanging laws of physics and chemistry that guide her experiments. When she is assigned to work on DNA, she believes she can unearth its secrets.

Rosalind knows if she just takes one more X-ray picture - one more after thousands - she can unlock the building blocks of life. Never again will she have to listen to her colleagues complain about her, especially Maurice Wilkins, who'd rather conspire about genetics with James Watson and Francis Crick than work alongside her.

Then it finally happens - the double helix structure of DNA reveals itself to her with perfect clarity. But what unfolds next, Rosalind could have never predicted.

Marie Benedict's powerful new novel shines a light on a woman who sacrificed her life to discover the nature of our very DNA, a woman whose world-changing contributions were hidden by the men around her but whose relentless drive advanced our understanding of humankind.

Also by Marie Benedict:

• The Other Einstein
• Carnegie's Maid
• The Only Woman in the Room
• Lady Clementine
• The Mystery of Mrs. Christie

©2022 Marie Benedict (P)2021 Audible, Inc.

Very unique

I had the pleasure of having this book and audio in to read it was amazing both ways. It definitely kept my Attention and not many books can. It was definitely unique I would recommend it

Fascinating

Well written
Amazing woman who deserves recognition
The subject of finding the molecular makeup is amazing

Excellent

This book would have been difficult to read for me because of the French words so listening to Nicola Barber was such a wonderful experience for me. The science was so interesting I did not want the story to stop. I will definitely look for more books by these 2 women.

Fantastic

With so much to learn about this absolutely amazing woman and her accomplishments as a lover of history- 5 stars. Character had depth and gave me a emotional attachment, historical facts and time periods well researched and I learned so many new things. Fantastic

Marie never lets us down.

I love everything Marie Benedict has written. This book touched me greatly and it’s conclusion left me in tears. It is a huge accomplishment! Thank you Marie!❤️❤️

Hard to finish

The story did not keep my interest, had to push myself to finish. A worthwhile story, just not that engaging. No cliff hangers making one wonder what comes next.

So True

This is the story of an amazing scientist, her amazing work, and her amazing accomplishments. It is an important story that opens the eyes of others to the life and inner dialogue of an authentic scientist.

amazing historical story

wonderful story full great historical discoveries told from a strong and inspiring perspective! it inspired me to dig deeper into the medical discovery of that era!

A good read

Just a reminder of how much women have contributed to our society, chemistry, engineering, science, and civility.

The plot twist

I loved all of the character development and how they affected the conclusion to the story