The Great Alchemist of Ordinary Days
By HERBERT OBNEY
Length50m
About this audiobook
*The Great Alchemist of Ordinary Days* is a character-driven literary fantasy about Ilyan, a man known for his craft not because he chases miracles, but because he pays attention. Set in a city shaped by fear, scarcity, and power, the story follows Ilyan as he learns that alchemy is less about transformation of matter and more about responsibility, restraint, and community. Through teaching apprentices, confronting institutions, healing mistakes, and slowly stepping away from the center of his own legend, Ilyan discovers that true greatness is shared, imperfect, and quietly earned. This audiobook offers an intimate, humanized exploration of change, ethics, and what remains when ambition gives way to wisdom.
Audiobook details
Rating★★★★ 4.0 (7)
GenreLiterary Classics, Historical Fiction
Length50 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateFeb 8, 2026
LanguageEnglish
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