Discover the magic of the Spanish Golden Age in a riveting tale of enchantment and danger!

The Familiar by Leigh Bardugo follows Luzia Cotado, who in a shabby house on the outskirts of Madrid uses scraps of magic to survive her grueling workdays. When her secret talent is uncovered by her cunning, conniving mistress, Luzia is forced to employ her gifts to improve the social standing of the family she serves.

But what begins as mere diversion for bored nobility soon takes a perilous turn when Luzia catches the eye of Antonio Pérez, the disgraced secretary to the king. Reeling from the defeat of his armada and desperate for any advantage in the war against England’s heretic queen, Pérez will stop at nothing to regain favor. Luzia is drawn into a dangerous world of seers, alchemists, holy men, and charlatans-where the lines between magic, science, and fraud blur. As her notoriety grows, so does the risk that her Jewish heritage will bring the Inquisition down upon her. She must use all her wit and will to survive-perhaps even enlisting the help of Guillén Santángel, an embittered immortal familiar whose own secrets may prove deadly for them both.

From the Sunday Times bestselling author of Ninth House and Hell Bent and the creator of the Grishaverse comes a bewitching novel set in the Spanish Golden Age, filled with peril and dark deeds. Leigh Bardugo delivers a masterfully drawn world of magic and drama that will keep you turning pages. This novel blends shadowy plotlines with fascinating historical detail to offer a tense, mysterious, and twist-filled reading experience.

Why you will love this book:

• Strong female protagonists - Luzia Cotado is a heroine who will capture your heart with her courage and resourcefulness.
• The atmosphere of the Spanish Golden Age - a vivid and detailed historical setting that will immerse any history lover.
• Magic and mystery - a world where magic, science, and deception intertwine to create unforgettable reading.
• Tension and danger - every step the heroine takes carries risk, driving a suspenseful plot.
• An internationally acclaimed author - Leigh Bardugo, a renowned fantasy writer whose books are beloved worldwide.

Key features of the book:

• Author: Leigh Bardugo
• Genre: Historical fantasy
• Setting: Spanish Golden Age, Madrid
• Binding type: not specified
• Language: English
• Contains a rich plot full of magic, intrigue, and suspense