Highfell Grimoires

Born to privilege, gifted in languages and spells, Neil Franklin has planned his brilliant future--from academic accolades to a proper marriage--and is intent upon upholding his family name and honor. The sudden death of his parents shatters all of that, leaving Neil and his younger sister beggared and orphaned.
When Neil's estranged uncle offers him a bargain that will save him and his sister from debtor's prison or exile, Neil eagerly agrees. Handing over the family grimoire as collateral ...