W.M. Rhodes

W. M. Rhodes is a historian and author whose work explores Victorian and early twentieth-century social history, with a particular focus on women’s lives, justice, and forgotten voices.

Drawing on court records, newspaper archives, and medical evidence, she brings clarity and compassion to stories often reduced to sensational headlines.

Her books include Desperate Women, Bloody Yorkshire, Dr Pritchard: The Poisoning Adulterer, and local histories of Filey and Scarborough, all examining real events and lives shaped by the social conditions of their time.

Through careful research and storytelling, Rhodes aims to restore dignity to overlooked people and illuminate the realities behind historical crime and tragedy.

Originally from Yorkshire, she now lives in Spain with her husband and a collection of rescue animals, where she continues to research and write.