Familiar
14.99 €
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Familiar
14.99 €
"The Familiar" is a historical fantasy about a girl with a rare gift who struggles to survive in a world of hard work, alien authority, and constant fear. The story takes place in Madrid in the late 16th century, during the Spanish Golden Age and the rise of the Inquisition, when any unusual ability could prove not a salvation but a death sentence. The plot centers on an orphan and a scullery maid accustomed to relying only on herself. Her life unfolds among kitchens, noble houses, rumors of miracles, and people willing to use magic as a tool of influence. This stand-alone novel focuses not only on miracles but also on the price one pays for the chance to escape their allotted place.
After the mistress of the house notices the heroine's ability, hiding her gift is no longer an option. Small, everyday miracles, which once helped resolve minor problems, become a spectacle for guests and then a source of dangerous interest for Antonio Perez, the king's former secretary. He organizes a tournament of miracle workers at court, hoping to regain his influence with the help of someone else's gift. For the girl, this is a chance to change her destiny, but along with it come court games, rivalries, pressure from the nobility, and fear of the Inquisition. In this world, mistakes are too costly, and the help of Guillén Santángel's immortal familiar can prove no less risky than magic itself.
After the mistress of the house notices the heroine's ability, hiding her gift is no longer an option. Small, everyday miracles, which once helped resolve minor problems, become a spectacle for guests and then a source of dangerous interest for Antonio Perez, the king's former secretary. He organizes a tournament of miracle workers at court, hoping to regain his influence with the help of someone else's gift. For the girl, this is a chance to change her destiny, but along with it come court games, rivalries, pressure from the nobility, and fear of the Inquisition. In this world, mistakes are too costly, and the help of Guillén Santángel's immortal familiar can prove no less risky than magic itself.
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