First published 2019
In 1888 London, five women from vastly different backgrounds are united by a single fact: they were murdered by the notorious killer known as Jack the Ripper. But these victims were more than just victims. Historian Hallie Rubenhold paints a vivid portrait of their lives, from a coffee house proprietor to a Swedish count's mistress. As she uncovers their personal stories, a dark and moving picture of Victorian London emerges—the untold lives behind one of history's most infamous crimes.
Genres: historical, historical-fiction, true-crime, 19th-century
Vibes: dark, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: historical-figures, untold-stories
Setting: London
Period: 1888
306 pages · Paperback · BLACK SWAN
Content warnings: murder, violence