The Familiar

Set in Madrid during the Spanish Golden Age, this captivating historical novel follows Luzia Cotado, a servant with a mysterious talent for magic, as she navigates a dangerous world of nobles, seers, and political intrigue. When her abilities draw the attention of a disgraced royal secretary, Luzia finds herself caught in a perilous race to survive, with her fate intertwined with secrets that could threaten her very life. Richly detailed and filled with dark deeds, the story explores the thin line between magic, science, and fraud in a time of upheaval.