The Familiar

In a modest residence in the burgeoning capital of Madrid, Luzia Cotado navigates her arduous days, relying on remnants of magic to ease her burden. Her life takes an unexpected turn when her cunning mistress uncovers Luzia's secret talent for performing small wonders and insists she employ these skills to charm the royal court. Eager to transform her future, Luzia delves into a realm filled with power-thirsty nobles, anxious monarchs, pious men and visionaries, where the boundaries between enchantment, science, and deceit become indistinct. With the fires of the Inquisition smoldering, Luzia must harness all her intelligence and tenacity to gain recognition while concealing the truth about her lineage—even if it means seeking the aid of a disillusioned immortal familiar whose concealed truths might threaten everything she holds dear. Penned by the Sunday Times bestselling author, this mesmerizing novel is rich with danger in a world where a woman's aspirations can be perilous.