Skip to content

Covent Garden Ladies

Covent Garden Ladies

Pimp General Jack and the Extraordinary Story of Harris' List (Revealing History)
HistorySociology
Pages
320
Published
2005
Language
English

Synopsis

Explore the fascinating and often shocking world of 18th-century London through the lens of 'Harris' List,' a notorious directory of prostitutes. This book delves into the lives of the women who worked in Covent Garden, revealing the social dynamics and realities of prostitution during that era.

Prose complexity
7/10

Vibe

InformativeReflectiveDarkThought-Provoking
Morally Grey

Genres

History Sociology

About the author

H
Hallie Rubenhold

Hallie Rubenhold is a historian known for her work on women's lives in history. Her books, including Covent Garden Ladies and The Five: The Untold Lives of the Women Killed by Jack the Ripper, re-examine historical narratives and bring forgotten stories to light.