Helen Rappaport
Helen Rappaport is a British historian, author, and former actress, specializing in the Victorian era and revolutionary Russia. She is known for her detailed historical research and engaging narrative style, often focusing on uncovering "lost stories" from the footnotes of history. Rappaport has written numerous books on subjects such as the Romanov family, Queen Victoria, and Mary Seacole. She is also a translator of Russian plays and a frequent media consultant for historical documentaries.
Awards
['Outstanding Reference Source from the American Library Association (2002)']
Notable Works
['Ekaterinburg: The Last Days of the Romanovs', 'The Romanov Sisters: The Lost Lives of the Daughters of Nicholas and Alexandra', 'Caught in the Revolution: Petrograd 1917', 'Magnificent Obsession: Victoria, Albert and the Death that Changed the Monarchy', 'In Search of Mary Seacole: The Making of a Black Cultural Icon and Humanitarian']
