The Phantom of the Opera

Gaston Leroux

Oct 2014 · Open Road Media

About this ebook

The classic Gothic novel that inspired the blockbuster musical

There is a ghost in the Paris Opera House. Singers, dancers, and stagehands have all seen him lurking in the shadows of the set, and each describes his face differently. Some say it is on fire, others that it is bare bone, and a terrified few say that he has no face at all. Outsiders dismiss the stories as theatrical superstition, but soon the phantom will reveal himself—and the Opera will never be the same.
 
A crew member is found hanged, and every denizen of the theater is quick to blame the phantom. More deaths follow, until the phantom is forced to make himself known in the most spectacular manner possible. But when the mysterious ghost begins to admire a beautiful singer, it is the beginning of something magnificent: a love story as heartfelt and tragic as any opera ever staged.
 
This ebook features a new introduction by Otto Penzler and has been professionally proofread to ensure accuracy and readability on all devices.

“The wildest and most fantastic of tales.” —The New York Times Book Review

Ratings and reviews

I really enjoyed The Phantom of the Opera. It's a classic Gothic novel that I've been wanting to read for a while, and it didn't disappoint. Gaston Leroux's writing style kept me in suspense all throughout the story, and the elements of mystery in the book always made me want to read more. I would recommend this to fans of The Phantom movies and musical, as well as fans of classic and Gothic literature.

The phantom of the opera does not disappoint. I really enjoyed this novel it's easy to read and filled with romance,suspense and mystery.Each chapter makes you want to read more. Perfect for fans of the musical and movie. I would definitely recommend this as a beginners classic.

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About the author

Gaston Leroux (1868–1927) was a French writer best known for his novel The Phantom of the Opera. Born in Paris, Leroux initially worked as a critic and court reporter for the newspapers L’Écho de Paris and Le Matin. In 1918 he formed a film company called the Société des Cinéromans. After quitting journalism to focus on writing fiction, Leroux went on to publish dozens of novels. He died at his home in Nice, France.