The Familiar

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In a gritty Madrid filled with magic and danger, Luzia Cotado struggles to survive while hiding her extraordinary gift. When her mistress discovers Luzia’s talent for small miracles, she’s forced into the treacherous world of the royal court, where power and deception collide.

A captivating tale of magic, ambition, and survival in a world where nothing is as it seems.

Luzia Cotado lives in a rundown house in Madrid’s new capital, scraping by with scraps of magic amid endless hardship. Her secret ability to perform little miracles catches the attention of her cunning mistress, who demands Luzia use her powers to charm the royal court.

Seizing this dangerous opportunity to change her fate, Luzia dives headfirst into a realm filled with power-hungry nobles, desperate monarchs, holy men, and seers. Here, the boundaries between magic, science, and deception blur, making every step perilous.

With the Inquisition’s flames burning fiercely, Luzia must rely on her sharp mind and resilience to gain fame while concealing the truth about her heritage. To survive, she even turns to a bitter immortal familiar, whose own hidden past might threaten everything she’s fighting for.

From the Sunday Times bestselling author Leigh Bardugo comes a spellbinding novel packed with danger and ambition, revealing how a woman’s drive can be as deadly as any curse.

“A richly imagined, intricate tale of magic and intrigue.”, Deborah Harkness

“Riveting ... characters so vivid you want to reach through the page.”, Diana Gabaldon

“A wonderful, transporting ride through history ... deeply romantic.”, Katherine Arden

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