Hallie Rubenhold
Hallie Rubenhold is a British author and historian known for her groundbreaking works that focus on the lives of women often overshadowed by infamous male figures in history. Her acclaimed book 'The Five' reexamined the victims of Jack the Ripper, shifting the narrative from the killer to the lives and struggles of the women who suffered. In her latest work, 'Story of a Murder,' she explores the tragic story of Belle Elmore, the victim of Dr. Hawley Harvey Crippen, highlighting the historical context of women's experiences. Rubenhold's meticulous research and engaging storytelling have earned her critical acclaim, including the Baillie Gifford Prize for Non-Fiction.
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Hallie Rubenhold discusses the historical narrative often dominated by men.
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United States· 2025-12-20
Hallie Rubenhold's 'Story Of A Murder' re-centres the victim in the account of Doctor Crippen.
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New Zealand· 2025-12-08
Hallie Rubenhold criticized the BBC for its adaptation of her book about Lady Worsley, which starred Dormer.
‘A gift of a role for a mother’: Game of Thrones star Natalie Dormer on playing Tolstoy’s tortured Anna Karenina | Stage
United Kingdom· 2025-06-09
Hallie Rubenhold scored a bestseller with 2019’s The Five, which focused on the victims of Jack the Ripper rather than the killer.
The Wives, the Mistress and Dr Crippen by Hallie Rubenhold – Rich narrative highlights ‘the fear of the empowered woman’ – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2025-04-18
Hallie Rubenhold is the author of Story of a Murder, which reclaims the narrative of women affected by the crimes of Dr. Crippen.
The Five author Hallie Rubenhold: ‘I really hate true crime’ | BooksUnited Kingdom· 2025-03-29
