Author guide
Marie Benedict Books in Order
Marie Benedict is the pen name of Heather Terrell, an American lawyer and author. She practiced as a commercial litigator before turning to writing historical fiction focused on women whose contributions have been minimized or erased. Her books include novels about Mileva Marić, Carnegie's maid, Hedy Lamarr, Clementine Churchill, Agatha Christie, Rosalind Franklin, the Mitford sisters, and other historical figures. She has also co-authored books with Victoria Christopher Murray, Courtney Sheinmel, and Kate Quinn.
historical fictionhistorical mysteryhistorical adventuremiddle-grade fictionnovellashort story
Marie Benedict's Newest Book
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The Other Einstein
The first full-length novel published under the Marie Benedict name and a representative entry point to her historical fiction.
The Secrets of Lovelace Academy
The starting point for the Lovelace Academy middle-grade series.
Read in order
Books by series
middle-grade-series · ongoing
Lovelace Academy
A middle-grade historical adventure series about girls pursuing science, friendship, and independence in the early twentieth century.
- 1 The Secrets of Lovelace AcademyAmazon ↗
Book 1 · middle-grade-novel · 2025
short-story-collection-series · ongoing
Blaze
A collection of separately published short stories about women across history who defy convention.
- 1
Amelia's ShadowAmazon ↗Book 1 · short-story · 2024
Outside the series
Bibliography by category
Novels (13)
- The Other EinsteinAmazon ↗
novel · 2016
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Carnegie's MaidAmazon ↗novel · 2018
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The Only Woman in the RoomAmazon ↗novel · 2019
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Lady ClementineAmazon ↗novel · 2020
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Agent 355Amazon ↗novella · 2020
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The Mystery of Mrs. ChristieAmazon ↗novel · 2020
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Smoke SignalAmazon ↗novella · 2021
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The Personal LibrarianAmazon ↗novel · 2021
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The Mitford AffairAmazon ↗novel · 2023
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The Queens of CrimeAmazon ↗novel · 2025
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Daughter of EgyptAmazon ↗novel · 2026
- A Pair of AcesAmazon ↗
novel · 2026
