The Magpie Lord is the first novel in K.J. Charles’s Devil’s Isle / River of Ink -adjacent historical fantasy/romance series featuring Lord Nicholas Faire and Sebastian "Bash" Leto. The audiobook brings the book’s late-Victorian London atmosphere, slow-burn romance, wry humor, and supernatural mystery to life through narration and performance choices.

The audiobook captures the novel’s atmosphere exceptionally well — intimate narration, clear character voices, and a pacing that suits the book’s measured, gothic tone. It’s recommended if you enjoy character-driven supernatural romance, immersive voice acting, and long-form narration that rewards patience.

Narrated by Cornell Collins, K.J. Charles' The Magpie Lord is a 6-hour and 25-minute supernatural Victorian romance novel, which is the first installment in the A Charm of Magpies series, often featuring a bonus short story. The story follows Lucien Vaudrey, who returns to England to face a deadly curse, and Stephen Day, a reluctant magician who helps him investigate the dark magic surrounding his family's estate. The Magpie Lord audiobook is available for purchase and streaming on platforms like Audible and Amazon . The Magpie Lord Audiobook by KJ Charles - Audible