“Each year I look forward to whom Marie Benedict will spotlight in her stories of strong women in history.” —TarHeel Reader’s Review
Me too TarHeel, me too. Historical fiction fans will not be disappointed with Marie Benedict's latest offering. As one who has read many of her "I-am-woman-hear-me-roar" stories, this is definitely one of her best. Hedy Lamarr’s chronicle remains my personal favorite. (Her story is hard to beat). But Rosalind Franklin is a gem in her own right.
Rosalind was years ahead of her time (and her male colleagues). In the aftermath of WWII, she was exceptional in every area of science—she dedicated her life’s work to the relentless pursuit of DNA research. Like Benjamin and Aretha, Rosalind changed the world. Shamefully, three men took credit for her ground-breaking discovery. I’m with this savvy reviewer: "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."
A shiny 4.5 stars from this historical fiction lover. Anyone who can put their life on the line in a male-dominated world and succeed deserves nothing less.