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The Five

The Five

The Untold Lives of the Women Killed by Jack the Ripper
Biography & MemoirHistory
Pages
352
Published
2019
Language
English

Synopsis

Discover the true stories of Polly, Annie, Elizabeth, Catherine, and Mary-Jane, five women whose lives were tragically cut short in 1888. Though their murderer remains infamous, their individual stories have long been overshadowed. This book reclaims their narratives, painting a vivid portrait of Victorian London and the lives of these women beyond their tragic end.

Prose complexity
7/10

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Genres

Biography & Memoir History True Crime Biography Crime

Authors

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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.