Hallie Rubenhold

Hallie Rubenhold is a bestselling author, social historian, and broadcaster known for bringing overlooked histories to life. Her award-winning book The Five: The Untold Lives of the Women Killed by Jack the Ripper (2019) reclaims the stories of the Ripper’s victims, challenging long-held myths. A Sunday Times bestseller, it won the Baillie Gifford Prize for Non-Fiction and is being adapted for TV. Hallie’s previous works include The Covent Garden Ladies, which inspired the TV series Harlots, and Lady Worsley’s Whim, adapted as The Scandalous Lady W for the BBC. She has also written historical novels and served as a consultant for period dramas. Passionate about uncovering hidden histories, she regularly appears in documentaries and curates exhibitions. Photo Credit: Sarah Blackie