The Woman at the Wheel

SKU: 9781728257730
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The Woman at the Wheel

SKU: 9781728257730
Author: Penny Haw
Paperback·Ages 18+

Inspiring historical fiction based on the real life of Bertha Benz, whose husband built the first prototype automobile, which eventually evolved into the Mercedes-Benz marque.

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Before Mercedes-Benz became a legend, one woman embarked on a secret journey that changed everything. Growing up in nineteenth-century Germany, Bertha Ringer is often told that she's "just a girl." But Bertha doesn't listen--not to her father, not to society, and not to fear. When she falls for Carl Benz, an ambitious inventor who dreams of creating a horseless carriage, Bertha sees more than love, she sees possibilities. She invests her entire dowry into Carl's invention and becomes his fiercest advocate. But belief isn't enough. As Carl faces ridicule, bankruptcy, and the crushing doubt of his investors, Bertha realizes the only way to save their dream is to take it on the road herself--literally. What follows is a bold, covert expedition that will make headlines, scandalize society, and cement Bertha's place as a pioneer of innovation. The Woman at the Wheel is a stirring work of biographical historical fiction based on the life of Bertha Benz, the overlooked visionary who helped ignite the modern automotive age. With emotional intensity and rich period detail, Penny Haw brings to life the woman whose courage, defiance, and love reshaped history--one mile at a time.

Book details

Format
Paperback
Reading age
18+
Pages
320
Publisher
Sourcebooks
Language
English
ISBN
9781728257730

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