Ghosts Gold and the Watchmaker: Victorian Gothic(2 Travelling Towards the Present)

In the heart of the rugged Australian outback, Mary finds solace in owning a bar, a refuge from the haunting memories of her past. But tranquillity is a luxury she can scarcely afford. As she strives to carve out a new existence in this unforgiving land, she discovers that the town's inhabitants are bound together by more than just their shared isolation-they're haunted by fear, battling to endure both the harsh environment and the demons within. Mary's dreams of her distant homeland seem lost until a glimmer of hope emerges-a gold strike that promises fortune and freedom. Yet, as the town empties in pursuit of riches, Mary's sanctuary teeters on the brink of collapse. Her son, William, joins the feverish frenzy of the gold rush, leaving her alone to confront the threat of her business failing and the haunting spectres of her past. Meanwhile, across the ocean in London, Johnny grapples with a revelation that shatters the fragile peace of his existence. The weight of a devastating family secret and the lingering grief of loss propels him into a quest for truth and redemption. In the gritty streets of the East End, he endeavours to build a sanctuary for the downtrodden, unwittingly drawing the attention of the city's elite. As Mary and Johnny navigate the treacherous waters of their respective worlds, they are entangled in a web of deception, betrayal, and intrigue. In a landscape where ghosts of the past collide with future aspirations, who will emerge unscathed, and who will succumb to the darkness that lurks beneath the surface?

About the Author :
Elizabeth Wixley was born in Hertfordshire in the United Kingdom but has moved many times during her childhood. She attended the Camberwell Art School and joined a design studio in Convent Garden. Moving to Bristol, some years later, she worked full time for the Local Education Authority supporting children suffering from emotional and behavioural difficulties, whilst ensuring that the transition into a mainstream school was done in a supportive and nurturing manner. Whilst providing children with a safe haven for learning, she raised two sons as a single parent while studying for a degree in education at the University of the West of England. Her love of fiction started at the age of six when Elizabeth's grandmother died of cancer and to ensure that the rest of the family was safe, she would spend the nights roaming the house looking for the 'C' monster to make sure that he did not claim any more victims. One sunny bright day, her sister told her that fork lightning would come and strike her down after which she would spend her days hiding in the garage and when she heard that the sun was falling out of the sky, well needless to say, she very seldom ventured out. With trial and error, Elizabeth soon realized to fight her foes, she had to stare them straight in the eye, explore them and conqueror the inner demons in order to stand righteous. This helps fuel her love of horror and the many mysteries of the world. Creating a why and what if scenario that runs prominent in her fascinating fiction. Throughout Elizabeth's life, creative arts have been her passion whether it is visiting galleries, painting or writing. She enjoys nothing more than sharing a compelling horror story with others and holding the sanity of her readers in the palm of her hand.