19 must-read fiction books like Her Hidden Genius by Marie Benedict

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Her Hidden Genius

By: Marie Benedict

3.94

Format: 284 pages, Hardcover

From the New York Times bestselling author of The Mystery of Mrs. Christie and co-author of The Per…

"There you have it. He is resentful that a woman is succeeding where he failed, and most likely, he will either continue to encroach on your territory or try to take credit for your work. Be careful."

-Marie Benedict, Her Hidden Genius

"Exactly," he answers again, with that patronizing smile. Watson's approach to science contains such a vital flaw it nearly takes my breath away. How can one call oneself a scientist and begin one's investigation with a conclusion instead of building to one only after exhaustive research?"

-Marie Benedict, Her Hidden Genius

"Science IS life, dear cousin. It is the lens through which I see and experience the and make sense of the world around me, and it is my way of giving back. In solving crucial scientific mysteries at King's, I became closer and closer to the understanding of life itself. And I wouldn't undo that for anything. That IS my faith."

-Marie Benedict, Her Hidden Genius

"It is in these moments that I wonder--despite my love of and commitment to science--if I have chosen the right track. Should I be following the long-established path carved out for me by my family, a path stolen from so many Jewish women and men by the Nazis during the past, horrible war? Do I owe it to them to carry on the Franklin traditions in their name?"

-Marie Benedict, Her Hidden Genius

If you liked the fiction plot in Her Hidden Genius by Marie Benedict , here is a list of 19 books like this:

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1. The Women

By: Kristin Hannah

4.64

Format: 471 pages, Hardcover

Women can be heroes. When twenty-year-old nursing student Frances “Frankie” McGrath hears these wor… read more

Similar categories in Kristin Hannah's The Women book and Marie Benedict's Her Hidden Genius

  • adult fiction
  • feminism
  • historical
  • fiction
  • historical fiction
  • adult
  • audiobook
"Words were creators of worlds; you had to be careful with them."

-Kristin Hannah, The Women

"Love mattered in this ruined world, but so did honor. What was one without the other?"

-Kristin Hannah, The Women

"Love. A thing to be shouted from the rooftops, celebrated, not cultivated in secret and clipped into shape in the dark."

-Kristin Hannah, The Women

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2. The Frozen River

By: Ariel Lawhon

4.43

Format: 432 pages, Hardcover

A gripping historical mystery inspired by the life and diary of Martha Ballard, a renowned 18th-cen… read more

Similar categories in Ariel Lawhon's The Frozen River book and Marie Benedict's Her Hidden Genius

  • historical
  • fiction
  • historical fiction
  • adult
  • audiobook
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3. Lady Tan’s Circle of Women

By: Lisa See

4.36

Format: 352 pages, Hardcover

* NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER!* An immersive historical novel inspired by the true story of a woma… read more

Similar categories in Lisa See's Lady Tan’s Circle of Women book and Marie Benedict's Her Hidden Genius

  • historical
  • fiction
  • historical fiction
  • adult
  • audiobook
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4. Horse

By: Geraldine Brooks

4.27

Format: 401 pages, Hardcover

A discarded painting in a junk pile, a skeleton in an attic, and the greatest racehorse in American… read more

Similar categories in Geraldine Brooks's Horse book and Marie Benedict's Her Hidden Genius

  • audiobook
  • historical
  • fiction
  • historical fiction
"I don't rightly know who was my great-grandfather, much less his father. How come you know that about a horse?"

-Geraldine Brooks, Horse

"She felt a little clandestine, as if she were ten years old again, sneaking a dead rat past her mother so she could articulate a Rattus norvegicus domestica for her bedroom display."

-Geraldine Brooks, Horse

"You have to know that bigots are unwittingly handing you an edge. By thinking you're lesser than they are, they underestimate you. Lean on that. Learn to use it, and you'll get the upper hand."

-Geraldine Brooks, Horse

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5. The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store

By: James McBride

4.00

Format: 385 pages, Hardcover

In 1972, when workers in Pottstown, Pennsylvania, were digging the foundations for a new housing de… read more

Similar categories in James McBride's The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store book and Marie Benedict's Her Hidden Genius

  • adult fiction
  • historical
  • fiction
  • historical fiction
  • adult
  • audiobook
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6. Miss Morgan's Book Brigade

By: Janet Skeslien Charles

4.02

Format: 318 pages, Hardcover

The New York Times and internationally bestselling author of the “captivating, richly drawn” (Woman… read more

Similar categories in Janet Skeslien Charles's Miss Morgan's Book Brigade book and Marie Benedict's Her Hidden Genius

  • adult fiction
  • historical
  • france
  • fiction
  • historical fiction
  • adult
  • audiobook
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7. Finding Margaret Fuller

By: Allison Pataki

4.11

Format: 416 pages, Hardcover

An epic reimagining of the life of Margaret Fuller—America’s forgotten leading lady and the central… read more

Similar categories in Allison Pataki's Finding Margaret Fuller book and Marie Benedict's Her Hidden Genius

  • adult fiction
  • feminism
  • historical
  • fiction
  • historical fiction
  • adult
  • audiobook
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8. The Magnificent Lives of Marjorie Post

By: Allison Pataki

4.15

Format: 400 pages, Hardcover

Mrs. Post, the President and First Lady are here to see you. . . . So begins another average ev… read more

Similar categories in Allison Pataki's The Magnificent Lives of Marjorie Post book and Marie Benedict's Her Hidden Genius

  • adult fiction
  • historical
  • fiction
  • historical fiction
  • adult
  • audiobook
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9. The Second Mrs. Astor

By: Shana Abe

3.98

Format: 323 pages, Paperback

Perfect for fans of Jennifer Chiaverini and Marie Benedict, this riveting novel takes you inside th… read more

Similar categories in Shana Abe's The Second Mrs. Astor book and Marie Benedict's Her Hidden Genius

  • adult fiction
  • historical
  • fiction
  • historical fiction
  • adult
  • audiobook
"It can be difficult sometimes for our families to accept us as people separate from who they are. As separate souls. When we’re young, we’re taught to behave as our parents do—to cherish what they ch…"

-Shana Abe, The Second Mrs. Astor

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10. The Spectacular

By: Fiona Davis

4.10

Format: 368 pages, Hardcover

New York Times bestselling author Fiona Davis transports us back to 1950s Manhattan and the glamoro… read more

Similar categories in Fiona Davis's The Spectacular book and Marie Benedict's Her Hidden Genius

  • adult fiction
  • historical
  • fiction
  • historical fiction
  • adult
  • audiobook
"As they moved into the kick line for the big finale, her body tingled with anticipation and suddenly they were kicking in perfect tandem as the audience broke out into applause."

-Fiona Davis, The Spectacular

"She turned to see Peter leaning against the building a few feet away. He wore a navy peacoat and a woolen cap over his head, and some of his curls peeked out from the sides. His eyes were blue and br…"

-Fiona Davis, The Spectacular

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11. Becoming Madam Secretary

By: Stephanie Dray

4.45

Format: 528 pages, Hardcover

She took on titans, battled generals, and changed the world as we know it… New York Times bestse… read more

Similar categories in Stephanie Dray's Becoming Madam Secretary book and Marie Benedict's Her Hidden Genius

  • adult fiction
  • feminism
  • historical
  • fiction
  • historical fiction
  • womens
  • adult
  • audiobook
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12. The Book Woman's Daughter (The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek, #2)

By: Kim Michele Richardson

4.22

Format: 336 pages, Paperback

An Instant New York Times and USA Today Bestseller Bestselling historical fiction author Kim Mi… read more

Similar categories in Kim Michele Richardson's The Book Woman's Daughter (The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek, #2) book and Marie Benedict's Her Hidden Genius

  • adult fiction
  • historical
  • fiction
  • historical fiction
  • adult
  • audiobook
"Though Mama and I were the last of the Blues, the very last of our kind, and different from others, the books united every one of us."

-Kim Michele Richardson, The Book Woman's Daughter (The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek, #2)

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13. Her Hidden Genius

By: Marie Benedict

3.94

Format: 284 pages, Hardcover

From the New York Times bestselling author of The Mystery of Mrs. Christie and co-author of The Per… read more

Similar categories in Marie Benedict's Her Hidden Genius book and Marie Benedict's Her Hidden Genius

  • adult fiction
  • british literature
  • feminism
  • historical
  • france
  • fiction
  • historical fiction
  • womens
  • adult
  • audiobook
"There you have it. He is resentful that a woman is succeeding where he failed, and most likely, he will either continue to encroach on your territory or try to take credit for your work. Be careful."

-Marie Benedict, Her Hidden Genius

"Exactly," he answers again, with that patronizing smile. Watson's approach to science contains such a vital flaw it nearly takes my breath away. How can one call oneself a scientist and begin one's i…"

-Marie Benedict, Her Hidden Genius

"Science IS life, dear cousin. It is the lens through which I see and experience the and make sense of the world around me, and it is my way of giving back. In solving crucial scientific mysteries at …"

-Marie Benedict, Her Hidden Genius

"It is in these moments that I wonder--despite my love of and commitment to science--if I have chosen the right track. Should I be following the long-established path carved out for me by my family, a…"

-Marie Benedict, Her Hidden Genius

Cover of The Engineer's Wife by Tracey Enerson Wood

14. The Engineer's Wife

By: Tracey Enerson Wood

3.75

Format: 352 pages, Hardcover

She built a monument for all time. Then she was lost in its shadow. Discover the fascinating woman … read more

Similar categories in Tracey Enerson Wood's The Engineer's Wife book and Marie Benedict's Her Hidden Genius

  • adult fiction
  • historical
  • fiction
  • historical fiction
  • womens
  • adult
  • audiobook
"...Mother had always advised against sharing domestic troubles outside the family. They would only return as unwelcome rumor. But I trusted Eleanor, so when we stopped to admire the waves crashing an…"

-Tracey Enerson Wood, The Engineer's Wife

Cover of The Diamond Eye by Kate Quinn

15. The Diamond Eye

By: Kate Quinn

4.29

Format: 435 pages, Hardcover

The New York Times bestselling author of The Rose Code returns with an unforgettable World War II t… read more

Similar categories in Kate Quinn's The Diamond Eye book and Marie Benedict's Her Hidden Genius

  • adult fiction
  • historical
  • fiction
  • historical fiction
  • adult
  • audiobook
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16. The Magnolia Palace

By: Fiona Davis

3.88

Format: 340 pages, Hardcover

Fiona Davis, New York Times bestselling author of The Lions of Fifth Avenue, returns with a tantali… read more

Similar categories in Fiona Davis's The Magnolia Palace book and Marie Benedict's Her Hidden Genius

  • adult fiction
  • historical
  • fiction
  • historical fiction
  • adult
  • audiobook
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17. The Phoenix Crown

By: Kate Quinn

3.82

Format: 384 pages, Paperback

From bestselling authors Janie Chang and Kate Quinn, a thrilling and unforgettable narrative about … read more

Similar categories in Kate Quinn's The Phoenix Crown book and Marie Benedict's Her Hidden Genius

  • adult fiction
  • historical
  • fiction
  • historical fiction
  • adult
  • audiobook
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18. The Tiffany Girls

By: Shelley Noble

4.09

Format: 416 pages, Paperback

New York Times bestselling author Shelley Noble wows with a gripping historical novel about the rea… read more

Similar categories in Shelley Noble's The Tiffany Girls book and Marie Benedict's Her Hidden Genius

  • historical
  • france
  • fiction
  • historical fiction
  • womens
  • adult
  • audiobook
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19. The Briar Club

By: Kate Quinn

4.35

Format: 432 pages, Hardcover

A haunting and powerful story of female friendships and secrets in a Washington, D.C. boardinghouse… read more

Similar categories in Kate Quinn's The Briar Club book and Marie Benedict's Her Hidden Genius

  • adult fiction
  • historical
  • fiction
  • historical fiction
  • adult
  • audiobook
"You can't call yourself a proper home without the regular smell of good food..."

-Kate Quinn, The Briar Club

"And guilt roiled in his stomach because he wanted to love his mother, and sometimes what pulsed through him came horribly close to hate."

-Kate Quinn, The Briar Club

"Be selfish, stick to the plan Claire had clung to since she was 16. Look out for herself and no one else, because love was for suckers and happiness meant a well-stocked bank account and a house you …"

-Kate Quinn, The Briar Club

"Happiness is a choice as much as anything. Or you could choose to be angry, and if you stay angry long enough, it will become comfortable, like an old robe. But eventually you’ll realize that old rob…"

-Kate Quinn, The Briar Club

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20. Bavispe

By: Carlos René Padilla

4.33

Format: None pages, Paperback

Como ocurre en cientos de poblados mexicanos -sobre todo en aquellos perdidos en medio del desierto… read more

Similar categories in Carlos René Padilla's Bavispe book and Marie Benedict's Her Hidden Genius

Cover of Lo demás es silencio (Andanzas) (Spanish Edition) by Camila Villegas

21. Lo demás es silencio (Andanzas) (Spanish Edition)

By: Camila Villegas

4.12

Format: 266 pages, Kindle Edition

.  Norogachi, Chihuahua. Unas furiosas garras de fuego iluminan el cielo nocturno y abrasan la igl… read more

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