Cracked Diamonds: Victorian Jewellers (Travelling Towards the Present, #4)

Step into the mesmerizing world of the late Victorian East End. Johnny Webb and his kin defy the ordinary, blending their craft as jewellers with the tumultuous dance of politics and society. But in this era of upheaval, their extraordinary talents become both a blessing and a curse, casting them into a maelstrom of cosmic conflict.
As war rages across both heavens and earth, the lines between past and future blur, plunging our protagonists into a gripping saga of destiny and sacrifice. Who is the enigmatic Maya, beckoning from the depths of dreams? What secrets does Ivan the Russian bear from distant lands? And as fate's dice roll, whose story will end in tragedy, and who's in triumph?
In this riveting tale where the threads of time intertwine, brace yourself for a journey that will leave you breathless, teetering on the precipice of the unknown.

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.