In the tumultuous era of the English Reformation, a young woman named Lady Jane Grey ascended to the throne for a mere nine days. Her reign, marked by intrigue, betrayal, and tragedy, has captivated historians for centuries. "Lady Jane Grey and Her Times" by Ida Ashworth Taylor delves into the fascinating life and times of this enigmatic queen. Through meticulous research and vivid storytelling, Taylor paints a vivid portrait of Jane's childhood, her brief reign, and her tragic execution. ...

December 1882. Attending the opening of the new Natural History Museum, reporter Alec Lonsdale and his colleague Hulda Friederichs are shocked to discover a body in the basement, hacked to death. Suspicion falls on three cannibals, brought from the Congo as museum exhibits, who have disappeared. But Alec discovers that three other men have been similarly murdered, and when he and Hulda discover a letter in the victim's home warning of a catastrophic event planned for Christmas Eve, they fi...