The Covent Garden Ladies : the book that inspired BBC2’s ‘Harlots’
(Author) Hallie RubenholdThe Covent Garden Ladies tells the story of Samuel Derrick, Jack Harris, and Charlotte Hayes, whose complicated and colourful lives were brought together by the publication of Harris's List, an infamous guidebook of prostitutes which detailed addresses, physical characteristics, and "specialties." The true history of the book is a tragicomedy motivated by poverty, passionate love, aspiration, and shame. Its telling plunges the listener down the dark alleys of eighteenth-century London's underworld, a realm populated by tavern owners, pimps, punters, card sharps, and of course, a colourful range of prostitutes and brothel-keepers.
Hallie Rubenhold
Hallie Rubenhold is a British author, social historian, and broadcaster. She is best known for her works that focus on the lives of women in the 18th and 19th centuries, shedding light on their experiences and struggles. Rubenhold's writing style is characterized by meticulous research and compelling storytelling, bringing forgotten stories to life with empathy and nuance.
Her most notable work is "The Five: The Untold Lives of the Women Killed by Jack the Ripper," a groundbreaking and critically acclaimed book that reexamines the lives of the victims of the infamous serial killer through a feminist lens. Rubenhold's work has had a significant impact on the true crime and historical nonfiction genres, challenging traditional narratives and highlighting the importance of centering marginalized voices in historical storytelling.
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