Jennifer Wright

Jennifer Wright is an American author and journalist known for her witty, accessible explorations of history's darker corners. She writes about medical disasters, scandalous figures, and forgotten women with humor and insight. Wright is the author of "Get Well Soon: History's Worst Plagues and the Heroes Who Fought Them," which examines humanity's battles against devastating diseases, and "Madame Restell: The Life, Death, and Resurrection of Old New York's Most Fabulous, Fearless, and Infamous Abortionist," chronicling a controversial 19th-century figure. Her work combines meticulous research with engaging storytelling, making history both entertaining and enlightening for modern readers.