A Familiar to My Misfortune!

«Фамильяр на мою голову» — a novel by Надежда Мамаева, the first part of a duology. Genres: humorous and romantic fantasy, a magical academy, adventures, romance.

I have no magic. Instead, I have a goal.

He has no heart—only a will made of steel. Plus icy logic, biting sarcasm, and an impeccable reputation as a hereditary aristocrat. In short, a set of rather questionable “virtues.” And I would have walked right past, if not for one “but”: this type decided to get in my way.

The plan was simple and almost innocent: to blend into the circle of academy students, where the heirs of the most influential families study, to persuade them to support the “Familiar Assistance Fund,” and to raise the required amount to pull my father out of a debt pit. A plausible story, an open, convincing smile, a little of someone else’s magic—who would think to check? Everyone did. Almost everyone.

Only he didn’t buy it. Too attentive: he questions things, watches… And I can’t afford to make a mistake—otherwise, instead of an audience, I’ll end up in a cell. And my father will remain trapped in the debts.

I swear, if this cursed graduate ruins my scheme, I’ll make his life miserable. Especially since this impeccable noble gentleman has his own dangerous secrets…