The Forbidden Idol Audiobook Libro.fm

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In this novel Roland is an enigmatic sculptor who is known as the forbidden idol in his village He becomes obsessed with creating a statue of a woman from obsidian which catches the attention of the villagers Roland meets a young woman named Elsie who admires his work and they form a connection However the villagers grow suspicious of Roland and confront him leading to his banishment from the village Roland wanders and meets a group of travelers who encourage him to continue his art He stumbles upon an ancient temple and is drawn to a cursed idol which drives him to create a new masterpiece at the cost of a sacrificed life Consumed by guilt Roland isolates himself in the temple until he hears whispers leading him to another time and place In this new world he enjoys wealth and privilege but is haunted by his past One day a young woman commissions him to sculpt her revealing her terminal illness and desire to leave something beautiful behind Roland realizes the importance of using his art to help others and invites her into his home