Her Hidden Genius A Novel
Her Hidden Genius A Novel by Marie Benedict, published by Sourcebooks Landmark in 2022, is a historical fiction work that delves into the life of Rosalind Franklin, a pioneering scientist whose contributions to the discovery of DNA were overshadowed by her male counterparts. This edition spans 283 pages and is presented in English. The narrative explores Franklin’s journey as she navigates the challenges of being an outsider in the scientific community, driven by her passion for uncovering the secrets of DNA.
Readers will find a portrayal of Franklin’s relentless pursuit of knowledge, highlighting her groundbreaking work and the obstacles she faced in a male-dominated field. The novel emphasizes her grit and spirit as she strives to reveal the double helix structure of DNA, ultimately shedding light on the historical significance of her contributions. Through this biographical lens, the book addresses themes of gender and recognition in science, offering insight into the life of a woman whose achievements were often overlooked.
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“Brings to life Franklin’s grit and spirit…an important contribution to the historical record.” –The Washington Post
The new novel from the New York Times bestselling 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
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