Marie Benedict

About

Marie Benedict is an American novelist and former lawyer known for bringing the overlooked stories of remarkable women throughout history to life. After earning degrees from Boston College and Boston University School of Law, she spent more than a decade working as a litigator before turning to historical fiction. Her novels explore the lives of women whose achievements have often been overshadowed by their male contemporaries, combining meticulous research with imaginative storytelling. Her bestselling works include The Other Einstein (2016), which explores the life of Mileva Marić, the scientist and first wife of Albert Einstein; Carnegie’s Maid (2018); The Only Woman in the Room (2019), about actress and inventor Hedy Lamarr; and The Mystery of Mrs. Christie (2020). She has also collaborated with Victoria Christopher Murray on The Personal Librarian (2021) and The First Ladies (2023). Her books have been translated into more than thirty languages. Benedict lives in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, with her family.

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All themes Women & Society

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The Witch of Wall Street

In Gilded Age New York, Hetty Robinson refuses to follow society’s expectations of a wealthy young woman. Instead of settling into a conventional marriage, she joins her father’s business and reveals an extraordinary talent for investing. After a devastating betrayal threatens everything she has built, Hetty vows never to depend on anyone again. Determined to forge her own financial empire, she takes on Wall Street’s most powerful men, including J. P. Morgan and Andrew Carnegie. But behind the notorious nickname “The Witch of Wall Street” lies a more complicated woman: a fiercely independent financier, devoted mother, and shrewd investor whose actions would help save New York City from financial ruin. Inspired by the remarkable life of Hetty Green, this historical novel explores ambition, money, and the price women pay for power.

2027 United States