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Gaston Louis Alfred Leroux (1868-1927) was a French journalist and
author of detective fiction. In the English-speaking world, he is
best known for writing the novel "The Phantom of the Opera" (1910).
HarperCollins is proud to present its new range of best-loved,
essential classics. 'Look! You want to see! See! Feast your eyes,
glut your soul on my cursed ugliness! Look at Erik's face! Now you
know the face of the voice!' Living secretly beneath the Paris
Opera House, 'The Phantom of the Opera', Erik has haunted those who
work there with his demands and shrouded the opera house in fear
with the legend of his disfigured face. When Christine joins the
company, a young woman with a beautiful voice, Erik is instantly
smitten and secretly teaches her to become a great singer. He soon
develops an obsessive love for his beautiful protege, even though
she has fallen for her childhood friend, resulting in her
disappearance during a performance and sparking a tragic and
terrifying chain of events. One of the most well-known and
well-loved gothic horror stories, Leroux's suspenseful tale of
unrequited love, passion and tragedy is both dark and moving in its
portrayal of Erik, the anti-hero in his yearning for Christine.
First published by Dedalus in 1997, this locked-room detective
novel from 1908 is a classic of early 20th-century detective
fiction. At the heart of the novel is the enigma: how could a
murder take place in a locked room which shows no sign of being
entered? The novel is also about the rivalry between detective
Frederick Larson and a young investigative journalist,
Rouletabille. Larson finds a suspect who is put on trial, only to
have him cleared by Rouletabille, who dramatically reveals the
identity of the real murderer. The Mystery of the Yellow Room is a
novel which consciously tries to outdo the traditional detective
novel with classic intellectual conundrums.
The Perfume of the Lady in Black (1908) is a novel by French writer
Gaston Leroux. The Perfume of the Lady in Black marked the second
appearance of popular character Joseph Rouletabille, a reporter and
part-time sleuth who features in several of Leroux's novels.
Originally a journalist, Leroux turned to fiction after reading the
works of Arthur Conan Doyle and Edgar Allan Poe. Often considered
one of the best mysteries of all time, the novel has been adapted
several times for film. Joseph Rouletabille is more than meets the
eye. A reporter by profession, he spends his free time working as
an amateur detective, using his journalistic talents to compile
facts and track down leads. In The Mystery of the Yellow Room, he
saved the life of Mathilde Stangerson, the daughter of a prominent
professor, from the clutches of Ballmeyer, a violent criminal
mastermind gifted in the art of disguise. Unbeknownst to her
father, Mathilde had married Ballmeyer while living in America
before realizing he had been living under a false identity. Now
believed to be dead, Ballmeyer fades into history as Rouletabille,
his assistant Sainclair, and Mathilde return to their lives.
Shortly after leaving for her honeymoon with Robert Darzac,
however, Mathilde contacts Rouletabille with terrifying news-their
common enemy seems to have returned. The Perfume of the Lady in
Black is a story of mystery and suspense from one of history's
finest detective novelists. Joseph Rouletabille is without a doubt
France's answer to Sherlock Holmes. With a beautifully designed
cover and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of Gaston
Leroux's The Perfume of the Lady in Black is a classic of French
literature reimagined for modern readers.
Rumored to be haunted, the Palais Garnier opera house in nineteenth-century Paris is the setting for this story of a dangerous love triangle involving a young Swedish soprano, her mysterious “Phantom” tutor, and her childhood friend. When Carlotta, the lead soprano, takes ill and Christine Daa’s understudy performance is a rousing success, Vicomte Raoul de Chagny falls in love with Christine. Meanwhile, her tutor, “the Angel of Music,” whom she believes has been sent by her deceased father, is also coveting Christine’s affections. But the Angel is no phantom as everyone believes, and his fears of Christine’s rejection due to his masked disfigurement prompts him to abduct her and extract a promise of marriage born of wild jealousy. This latest addition to the Word Cloud Classic series will have you burning the candles low to reach the dark, gothic ending.
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The Phantom of the Opera (Paperback)
Gaston Leroux; Introduction by David Stuart Davies; Series edited by David Stuart Davies
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Based on the translation by Alexander Teixeira de Mattos. With an
Introduction by David Stuart Davies. '... the shadow turned round;
and I saw a terrible death's-head, which darted a look at me from a
pair of scorching eyes. I felt as if I were face to face with
Satan...' Erik, the Phantom of the Paris Opera House, is one of the
great icons of horror literature. This tormented and disfigured
creature has made his home in the labyrinthine cellars of this
opulent building where he can indulge in his great passion for
music, which is a substitute for the love and emotion denied him
because of his ghastly appearance. It is in the Opera House that he
encounters Christine Daae whom he trains in secret to become a
great singer. Erik's passionate obsession with a beautiful woman
beyond his reach is doomed and leads to the dramatic tragic finale.
Gaston Leroux's novel is a marvellous blend of detective story,
romance and spine-tingling terror which has fascinated readers ever
since the work was first published.
The Mystery of the Yellow Room (1908) is a novel by French writer
Gaston Leroux. Originally serialized in L'Illustration from
September to November 1907, The Mystery of the Yellow Room marked
the first appearance of popular character Joseph Rouletabille, a
reporter and part-time sleuth who features in several of Leroux's
novels. Originally a journalist, Leroux turned to fiction after
reading the works of Arthur Conan Doyle and Edgar Allan Poe. Often
considered one of the best locked-room mysteries of all time, the
novel has been adapted several times for film and television.
Joseph Rouletabille is more than meets the eye. A reporter by
profession, he spends his free time working as an amateur
detective, using his journalistic talents to compile facts and
track down leads. When the young daughter of a prominent professor
is found badly beaten in a locked room at the Chateau du Glandier,
Roulebatille sets out to investigate with his trusted assistant
Sainclair. After conducting interviews with several members of the
castle staff, he is told that France's top detective Frederic
Larsan has been assigned to the case. Larsan soon names Robert
Darzac, Ms. Stangerson's fiance, as his primary suspect. Having
already ruled Darzac out, Roulebatille begins to grow suspicious
when the man is arrested and seems hesitant to defend himself.
Working behind the scenes, the unassuming sleuth must race against
time to prove Darzac's innocence and stop Ms. Stangerson's attacker
from finishing what he started. The Mystery of the Yellow Room is a
story of danger and suspense from one of history's finest detective
novelists. Joseph Rouletabille is without a doubt France's answer
to Sherlock Holmes. With a beautifully designed cover and
professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of Gaston Leroux's
The Mystery of the Yellow Room is a classic of French literature
reimagined for modern readers.
The Phantom of the Opera (1910) is a novel by French writer Gaston
Leroux. Originally serialized in Le Galois, the novel was inspired
by legends revolving around the Paris Opera from the early
nineteenth century. Originally a journalist, Leroux turned to
fiction after reading the works of Arthur Conan Doyle and Edgar
Allan Poe. Despite its lack of success relative to Leroux's other
novels, The Phantom of the Opera has become legendary through
several adaptations for film, theater, and television, including
Andrew Lloyd Webber's celebrated 1886 Broadway musical of the same
name. In 1880s Paris, the legendary Palais Garnier Opera House is
rumored to be haunted by a malignant entity. Known as the Phantom
of the Opera, he has been linked to the hanging death of a
stagehand in addition to several strange and mysterious
occurrences. Just before a gala performance, a young Swedish
soprano named Christine is called on to replace the opera's lead,
who is suffering from a last-minute illness. From the audience, the
Vicomte Raoul de Chagny recognizes Christine, his childhood
sweetheart, and goes backstage after the opera has ended to
reintroduce himself. While waiting by her dressing room, he hears
her talking to an unknown man, but upon entering finds himself
alone with Christine. Pressing her for information, she reveals
that she has been receiving lessons from a figure she calls the
Angel of Music, prompting suspicion and terror in Raoul, who is
familiar with the legend of the Phantom. As Raoul makes his
feelings for Christine known, the Phantom professes his love for
his protege, and a battle for her affection ensues. Caught in this
love triangle, threatened on all sides by jealousy and pursuit,
Christine struggles to hold on as her star in the Paris Opera
rises. With a beautifully designed cover and professionally typeset
manuscript, this edition of Gaston Leroux's The Phantom of the
Opera is a classic of French literature reimagined for modern
readers.
The Adventures of Joseph Rouletabille (2021) is a trilogy of novels
by French writer Gaston Leroux. Originally a journalist, Leroux
turned to fiction after reading the works of Arthur Conan Doyle and
Edgar Allan Poe. This collection compiles the first three novels in
his series featuring Joseph Rouletabille, a reporter and amateur
detective whose crime solving abilities gain him a reputation
throughout Europe. Joseph Rouletabille is more than meets the eye.
A reporter by profession, he spends his free time working as an
amateur detective, using his journalistic talents to compile facts
and track down leads. In The Mystery of the Yellow Room, a young
heiress is found beaten within an inch of her life in a room locked
from the inside. When Frederic Larsan, France's top detective,
unexpectedly solves the case, Rouletabaille grows suspicious. In
The Perfume of the Lady in Black, Rouletabille is shaken by the
return of criminal mastermind Ballmeyer, an enemy he believed was
dead. The Secret of the Night finds Leroux's hero in Russia on
assignment for a French newspaper. While there, he is summoned to
the palace of Tsar Nicholas II, who wishes to employ him in his
capacity as a detective in order to foil a plot against his
generals. The Adventures of Joseph Rouletabille is an action-packed
trilogy of novels featuring revolution, murder, romance, and
endless suspense. Joseph Rouletabille is without a doubt France's
answer to Sherlock Holmes. With a beautifully designed cover and
professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of Gaston Leroux's
The Adventures of Joseph Rouletabille is a classic of French
detective fiction reimagined for modern readers.
The Adventures of Joseph Rouletabille (2021) is a trilogy of novels
by French writer Gaston Leroux. Originally a journalist, Leroux
turned to fiction after reading the works of Arthur Conan Doyle and
Edgar Allan Poe. This collection compiles the first three novels in
his series featuring Joseph Rouletabille, a reporter and amateur
detective whose crime solving abilities gain him a reputation
throughout Europe. Joseph Rouletabille is more than meets the eye.
A reporter by profession, he spends his free time working as an
amateur detective, using his journalistic talents to compile facts
and track down leads. In The Mystery of the Yellow Room, a young
heiress is found beaten within an inch of her life in a room locked
from the inside. When Frederic Larsan, France's top detective,
unexpectedly solves the case, Rouletabaille grows suspicious. In
The Perfume of the Lady in Black, Rouletabille is shaken by the
return of criminal mastermind Ballmeyer, an enemy he believed was
dead. The Secret of the Night finds Leroux's hero in Russia on
assignment for a French newspaper. While there, he is summoned to
the palace of Tsar Nicholas II, who wishes to employ him in his
capacity as a detective in order to foil a plot against his
generals. The Adventures of Joseph Rouletabille is an action-packed
trilogy of novels featuring revolution, murder, romance, and
endless suspense. Joseph Rouletabille is without a doubt France's
answer to Sherlock Holmes. With a beautifully designed cover and
professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of Gaston Leroux's
The Adventures of Joseph Rouletabille is a classic of French
detective fiction reimagined for modern readers.
The Man With the Black Feather (1909) is a novel by French writer
Gaston Leroux. Originally a journalist, Leroux turned to fiction
after reading the works of Arthur Conan Doyle and Edgar Allan Poe.
His most famous work, The Phantom of the Opera, has become
legendary through several adaptations for film, theater, and
television, including Andrew Lloyd Webber's celebrated 1886
Broadway musical of the same name. Walking into his office one
morning, a journalist discovers a stranger waiting there for him.
Holding an ornate wooden box, he reveals himself to be the executor
of M. Theophraste Longuet, a deceased manufacturer and a former
acquaintance of the journalist. Suspicious at first, the journalist
accepts the box, opening it to reveal the voluminous memoirs of
Longuet. Within their pages, presumably unread by anyone else,
Longuet describes his discovery of documents revealing that he is,
in fact, the reincarnation of infamous French highwayman Louis
Dominique Cartouche, a vigilante figure who haunted the roads of
18th century France in order to steal from the rich and give their
wealth to the poor. Skeptical, the journalist reads the memoirs,
which lead him to the legendary "Treasure of Cartouche," virtually
ensuring the accuracy of Longuet's claims. Assured of their worth
to the public, the journalist convinces his editors to release
their discovery to the world. The Man With the Black Feather, which
is also known by the title The Double Life, is a mystery novel by
Gaston Leroux, one of the leading French detective writers of his
generation. Like much of Leroux's work, the novel is partly based
on historical events-Cartouche was an actual figure whose campaign
of thievery and charity came to an abrupt end with his brutal
public execution in 1721. With a beautifully designed cover and
professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of Gaston Leroux's
The Man With the Black Feather is a classic of French literature
reimagined for modern readers.
The Secret of the Night (1913) is a novel by French writer Gaston
Leroux. The Secret of the Night marked the third appearance of
popular character Joseph Rouletabille, a reporter and part-time
sleuth who features in several of Leroux's novels. Originally a
journalist, Leroux turned to fiction after reading the works of
Arthur Conan Doyle and Edgar Allan Poe. Often considered one of the
best mystery writers of all time, Leroux's novel has been adapted
countless times for film and television. Joseph Rouletabille is
more than meets the eye. A reporter by profession, he spends his
free time working as an amateur detective, using his journalistic
talents to compile facts and track down leads. In The Mystery of
the Yellow Room, he saved the life of Mathilde Stangerson, the
daughter of a prominent professor, from the clutches of Ballmeyer,
a violent criminal mastermind gifted in the art of disguise. In The
Perfume of the Lady in Black, Rouletabille is shaken by the return
of an enemy he had believed was dead. The Secret of the Night finds
Leroux's hero in Russia on assignment for a French newspaper. While
there, he is summoned to the palace of Tsar Nicholas II, who wishes
to employ him in his capacity as a detective in order to foil a
plot against his generals. The Secret of the Night is a story of
revolution, murder, and suspense from one of history's finest
detective novelists. Joseph Rouletabille is without a doubt
France's answer to Sherlock Holmes. With a beautifully designed
cover and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of Gaston
Leroux's The Secret of the Night is a classic of French literature
reimagined for modern readers.
The Secret of the Night (1913) is a novel by French writer Gaston
Leroux. The Secret of the Night marked the third appearance of
popular character Joseph Rouletabille, a reporter and part-time
sleuth who features in several of Leroux's novels. Originally a
journalist, Leroux turned to fiction after reading the works of
Arthur Conan Doyle and Edgar Allan Poe. Often considered one of the
best mystery writers of all time, Leroux's novel has been adapted
countless times for film and television. Joseph Rouletabille is
more than meets the eye. A reporter by profession, he spends his
free time working as an amateur detective, using his journalistic
talents to compile facts and track down leads. In The Mystery of
the Yellow Room, he saved the life of Mathilde Stangerson, the
daughter of a prominent professor, from the clutches of Ballmeyer,
a violent criminal mastermind gifted in the art of disguise. In The
Perfume of the Lady in Black, Rouletabille is shaken by the return
of an enemy he had believed was dead. The Secret of the Night finds
Leroux's hero in Russia on assignment for a French newspaper. While
there, he is summoned to the palace of Tsar Nicholas II, who wishes
to employ him in his capacity as a detective in order to foil a
plot against his generals. The Secret of the Night is a story of
revolution, murder, and suspense from one of history's finest
detective novelists. Joseph Rouletabille is without a doubt
France's answer to Sherlock Holmes. With a beautifully designed
cover and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of Gaston
Leroux's The Secret of the Night is a classic of French literature
reimagined for modern readers.
The Mystery of the Yellow Room (1908) is a novel by French writer
Gaston Leroux. Originally serialized in L'Illustration from
September to November 1907, The Mystery of the Yellow Room marked
the first appearance of popular character Joseph Rouletabille, a
reporter and part-time sleuth who features in several of Leroux's
novels. Originally a journalist, Leroux turned to fiction after
reading the works of Arthur Conan Doyle and Edgar Allan Poe. Often
considered one of the best locked-room mysteries of all time, the
novel has been adapted several times for film and television.
Joseph Rouletabille is more than meets the eye. A reporter by
profession, he spends his free time working as an amateur
detective, using his journalistic talents to compile facts and
track down leads. When the young daughter of a prominent professor
is found badly beaten in a locked room at the Chateau du Glandier,
Roulebatille sets out to investigate with his trusted assistant
Sainclair. After conducting interviews with several members of the
castle staff, he is told that France's top detective Frederic
Larsan has been assigned to the case. Larsan soon names Robert
Darzac, Ms. Stangerson's fiance, as his primary suspect. Having
already ruled Darzac out, Roulebatille begins to grow suspicious
when the man is arrested and seems hesitant to defend himself.
Working behind the scenes, the unassuming sleuth must race against
time to prove Darzac's innocence and stop Ms. Stangerson's attacker
from finishing what he started. The Mystery of the Yellow Room is a
story of danger and suspense from one of history's finest detective
novelists. Joseph Rouletabille is without a doubt France's answer
to Sherlock Holmes. With a beautifully designed cover and
professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of Gaston Leroux's
The Mystery of the Yellow Room is a classic of French literature
reimagined for modern readers.
The Perfume of the Lady in Black (1908) is a novel by French writer
Gaston Leroux. The Perfume of the Lady in Black marked the second
appearance of popular character Joseph Rouletabille, a reporter and
part-time sleuth who features in several of Leroux's novels.
Originally a journalist, Leroux turned to fiction after reading the
works of Arthur Conan Doyle and Edgar Allan Poe. Often considered
one of the best mysteries of all time, the novel has been adapted
several times for film. Joseph Rouletabille is more than meets the
eye. A reporter by profession, he spends his free time working as
an amateur detective, using his journalistic talents to compile
facts and track down leads. In The Mystery of the Yellow Room, he
saved the life of Mathilde Stangerson, the daughter of a prominent
professor, from the clutches of Ballmeyer, a violent criminal
mastermind gifted in the art of disguise. Unbeknownst to her
father, Mathilde had married Ballmeyer while living in America
before realizing he had been living under a false identity. Now
believed to be dead, Ballmeyer fades into history as Rouletabille,
his assistant Sainclair, and Mathilde return to their lives.
Shortly after leaving for her honeymoon with Robert Darzac,
however, Mathilde contacts Rouletabille with terrifying news-their
common enemy seems to have returned. The Perfume of the Lady in
Black is a story of mystery and suspense from one of history's
finest detective novelists. Joseph Rouletabille is without a doubt
France's answer to Sherlock Holmes. With a beautifully designed
cover and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of Gaston
Leroux's The Perfume of the Lady in Black is a classic of French
literature reimagined for modern readers.
This thrilling novel and its many adaptations have captured the
imaginations of countless audiences throughout the 20th century.
The mystery classic featuring the "ghost" of the famed Paris
landmark tells a gripping tale of human desire, fear, and violence
before it resolves itself in a shocking and tragic
confrontation.
LARGE PRINT EDITION. The Perfume of the Lady in Black (1908) is a
novel by French writer Gaston Leroux. The Perfume of the Lady in
Black marked the second appearance of popular character Joseph
Rouletabille, a reporter and part-time sleuth who features in
several of Leroux’s novels. Originally a journalist, Leroux
turned to fiction after reading the works of Arthur Conan Doyle and
Edgar Allan Poe. Often considered one of the best mysteries of all
time, the novel has been adapted several times for film. Joseph
Rouletabille is more than meets the eye. A reporter by profession,
he spends his free time working as an amateur detective, using his
journalistic talents to compile facts and track down leads. In The
Mystery of the Yellow Room, he saved the life of Mathilde
Stangerson, the daughter of a prominent professor, from the
clutches of Ballmeyer, a violent criminal mastermind gifted in the
art of disguise. Unbeknownst to her father, Mathilde had married
Ballmeyer while living in America before realizing he had been
living under a false identity. Now believed to be dead, Ballmeyer
fades into history as Rouletabille, his assistant Sainclair, and
Mathilde return to their lives. Shortly after leaving for her
honeymoon with Robert Darzac, however, Mathilde contacts
Rouletabille with terrifying news—their common enemy seems to
have returned. The Perfume of the Lady in Black is a story of
mystery and suspense from one of history’s finest detective
novelists. Joseph Rouletabille is without a doubt France’s answer
to Sherlock Holmes. With a beautifully designed cover and
professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of Gaston
Leroux’s The Perfume of the Lady in Black is a classic of French
literature reimagined for modern readers.
Reporter and amateur detective Joseph Rouletabille succeeds where
no one else can. Called to the court of Tsar Nicholas II, he
accepts an assignment to protect a group of influential generals
from a suspected assassin. In Russia, Rouletabille is caught up in
an atmosphere of violence, mystery, and revolution. The Secret of
the Night is a novel by Gaston Leroux.
Reporter and amateur detective Joseph Rouletabille is called to the
Château du Glandier. A young heiress has been found beaten within
an inch of her life in a room locked from the inside. When
Frédéric Larsan, France's top detective, unexpectedly solves the
case, Rouletabaille grows suspicious. The Mystery of the Yellow
Room is a novel by Gaston Leroux.
Gaston Leroux's classic tale of tragedy, grand opera, romance and
horror has been masterfully adapted by Ken Hill, the author of
Mummy's Tomb and The Curse of the Werewolf, into a musical play
which preserves all of the excitement and passion of the much-loved
original, underscored by a strong current of comedy as well. The
Phantom, born with a monstrously disfigured face but the voice of
an angel, haunts the Paris Opera House and falls in love with
Christine, a young chorus girl. He terrorizes the management in
order to further Christine's career, while preying upon her
childlike innocence to force her to love him in return. But Raoul,
Christine's true love, intends to fight for her to the end...9
women, 13 men
The story that has captured the imagination of readers for a
century, this world-renowned gothic novel, the basis for Andrew
Lloyd Webber's long-running musical, is now available in this
striking Centennial Edition, featuring a new Afterword. Revised
reissue.
The Man With the Black Feather (1909) is a novel by French writer
Gaston Leroux. Originally a journalist, Leroux turned to fiction
after reading the works of Arthur Conan Doyle and Edgar Allan Poe.
His most famous work, The Phantom of the Opera, has become
legendary through several adaptations for film, theater, and
television, including Andrew Lloyd Webber’s celebrated 1886
Broadway musical of the same name. Walking into his office one
morning, a journalist discovers a stranger waiting there for him.
Holding an ornate wooden box, he reveals himself to be the executor
of M. Théophraste Longuet, a deceased manufacturer and a former
acquaintance of the journalist. Suspicious at first, the journalist
accepts the box, opening it to reveal the voluminous memoirs of
Longuet. Within their pages, presumably unread by anyone else,
Longuet describes his discovery of documents revealing that he is,
in fact, the reincarnation of infamous French highwayman Louis
Dominique Cartouche, a vigilante figure who haunted the roads of
18th century France in order to steal from the rich and give their
wealth to the poor. Skeptical, the journalist reads the memoirs,
which lead him to the legendary “Treasure of Cartouche,”
virtually ensuring the accuracy of Longuet’s claims. Assured of
their worth to the public, the journalist convinces his editors to
release their discovery to the world. The Man With the Black
Feather, which is also known by the title The Double Life, is a
mystery novel by Gaston Leroux, one of the leading French detective
writers of his generation. Like much of Leroux’s work, the novel
is partly based on historical events—Cartouche was an actual
figure whose campaign of thievery and charity came to an abrupt end
with his brutal public execution in 1721. With a beautifully
designed cover and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition
of Gaston Leroux’s The Man With the Black Feather is a classic of
French literature reimagined for modern readers.
The Phantom of the Opera (1910) is a novel by French writer Gaston
Leroux. Originally serialized in Le Galois, the novel was inspired
by legends revolving around the Paris Opera from the early
nineteenth century. Originally a journalist, Leroux turned to
fiction after reading the works of Arthur Conan Doyle and Edgar
Allan Poe. Despite its lack of success relative to Leroux’s other
novels, The Phantom of the Opera has become legendary through
several adaptations for film, theater, and television, including
Andrew Lloyd Webber’s celebrated 1886 Broadway musical of the
same name. In 1880s Paris, the legendary Palais Garnier Opera House
is rumored to be haunted by a malignant entity. Known as the
Phantom of the Opera, he has been linked to the hanging death of a
stagehand in addition to several strange and mysterious
occurrences. Just before a gala performance, a young Swedish
soprano named Christine is called on to replace the opera’s lead,
who is suffering from a last-minute illness. From the audience, the
Vicomte Raoul de Chagny recognizes Christine, his childhood
sweetheart, and goes backstage after the opera has ended to
reintroduce himself. While waiting by her dressing room, he hears
her talking to an unknown man, but upon entering finds himself
alone with Christine. Pressing her for information, she reveals
that she has been receiving lessons from a figure she calls the
Angel of Music, prompting suspicion and terror in Raoul, who is
familiar with the legend of the Phantom. As Raoul makes his
feelings for Christine known, the Phantom professes his love for
his protégé, and a battle for her affection ensues. Caught in
this love triangle, threatened on all sides by jealousy and
pursuit, Christine struggles to hold on as her star in the Paris
Opera rises. With a beautifully designed cover and professionally
typeset manuscript, this edition of Gaston Leroux’s The Phantom
of the Opera is a classic of French literature reimagined for
modern readers.
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