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Filled with the spectacle of the Paris Opera House in the nineteenth century, this classic work of suspense remains a riveting journey into the dark regions of the human heart. The tale begins as an investigation into the strange stories of an ';Opera ghost,' legendary for scaring performers as they sit alone in their dressing rooms or walk along the building's labyrinthine corridors. Some even think they've seen the ghost in evening clothes moving in the shadows. But it isn't until the triumphant performance of beautiful soprano Christine Daae that the Phantom begins his attacksstriking terror in the hearts of everyone in the theater. A story that has captured the imagination for a century, The Phantom of the Opera continues to this day as an unparalleled work of sheer entertainment. With an Introduction by Dr. John L. Flynnand an Afterword by J.R. Ward

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 Daa 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 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 Daaé 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.

Filled with passion, love, and suspense, The Phantom of the Opera is a thrilling classic, now beautifully bound in a faux-leather hardcover edition.>Complete and unabridged, this newly designed edition features: An elegant faux-leather cover with foil-embossed designsIntroduction by literary critic Susan BaléeA timeline of the life of the author, Gaston Leroux>Essential volumes for the shelves of every classic literature lover, these deluxe classics editions include beautifully presented works from some of the most important authors in literary history. Other Chartwell Deluxe Editions include Little Women, Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, The Essential Tales and Poems of Edgar Allan Poe, Anne of Green Gables, The Inferno, Dracula, The Republic, The Iliad, Meditations, and Irish Fairy and Folk Tales.

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.

Rumours that a ghost stalks the dark passages and cellars of the Paris Opera House, wreaking havoc, have long been rife among staff and performers. This Phantom also haunts the imagination of the beautiful and talented singer Christine Daa , appearing to her as the 'Angel of Music' - a disembodied voice, coaching her to sing as she never could before. When Christine is courted by a handsome young Viscount, the mysterious spectre, who resides in the murky depths of the building, is consumed by jealousy and seeks revenge. With its pervading atmosphere of menace, tinged with dark humour, The Phantom of the Opera (1910) offers a unique mix of Gothic horror and tragic romance that has inspired film, stage and literature since its publication.

"L'Homme qui a Vu le Diable" est un roman écrit par Gaston Leroux et publié en 1910. Ce livre raconte l'histoire de Victor Lamal, un homme ordinaire qui prétend avoir rencontré le diable lors d'une nuit sombre et sinistre. Son récit, qui suscite à la fois fascination et incrédulité, entraîne une série d'événements mystérieux et inquiétants. Le détective britannique Harry Dickson se trouve alors confronté à un cas complexe et terrifiant, où la frontière entre le réel et le surnaturel devient de plus en plus floue. "L'Homme qui a Vu le Diable" offre une intrigue palpitante, mêlant suspense, mystère et éléments surnaturels, caractéristique du style de Gaston Leroux.

"Les Aventures de Chéri-Bibi" et "Palas et Chéri-Bibi" sont deux romans écrits par Gaston Leroux. Dans "Les Aventures de Chéri-Bibi", publié en 1913, l'ancien forçat Chéri-Bibi se trouve entraîné dans une série d'aventures palpitantes et de mystères captivants. Il doit faire face à des énigmes complexes, des dangers mortels et des rebondissements inattendus tout en cherchant à prouver son innocence et à rétablir sa réputation. Quant à "Palas et Chéri-Bibi", publié en 1914, il met en scène une nouvelle série d'aventures impliquant Chéri-Bibi, cette fois accompagné de son fidèle compagnon, le chien Palas. Ensemble, ils se lancent dans une quête pleine de dangers et de défis, affrontant des ennemis redoutables et des obstacles insurmontables. Ces deux romans offrent un mélange captivant d'action, de suspense et de mystère, caractéristique du style de Gaston Leroux.

"Les Aventures de Chéri-Bibi - Les Cages Flottantes" est un roman écrit par Gaston Leroux et publié en 1912. Dans ce livre, Chéri-Bibi, le célèbre ancien forçat, se retrouve mêlé à une nouvelle série d'aventures palpitantes. Cette fois-ci, il est confronté à un complot sinistre impliquant des prisons flottantes, des évasions audacieuses et des mystères insondables. Tout au long du récit, Chéri-Bibi doit faire preuve de courage et de ruse pour déjouer les plans de ses ennemis et rétablir la justice. "Les Aventures de Chéri-Bibi - Les Cages Flottantes" est un roman d'aventure captivant, rempli de rebondissements et de suspense, typique de l'oeuvre de Gaston Leroux.

"Fatalitas !" est un roman écrit par Gaston Leroux, publié en 1909. Ce livre raconte l'histoire d'un jeune homme, Jean de Kardigân, qui est en proie à une série de malheurs inexplicables et de coïncidences sinistres. Accablé par le destin, il cherche à comprendre la raison de ces événements tragiques. "Fatalitas !" explore les thèmes de la superstition, du destin et de la lutte contre l'adversité, tout en offrant une intrigue pleine de suspense et de mystère, caractéristique de l'oeuvre de Gaston Leroux.

"Le Coup d'État de Chéri-Bibi" est un roman écrit par Gaston Leroux et publié en 1911. Dans ce livre, Chéri-Bibi, un ancien forçat, se retrouve impliqué dans une intrigue politique complexe. Accusé à tort d'avoir participé à un coup d'État, il doit faire face à une série d'événements tumultueux et dangereux. Tout au long du roman, Chéri-Bibi lutte pour prouver son innocence et révéler la vérité sur les événements qui ont conduit à son arrestation. "Le Coup d'État de Chéri-Bibi" est une histoire palpitante, pleine de rebondissements et de suspense, caractéristique de l'oeuvre de Gaston Leroux.

"Chéri-Bibi et Cécily" est un roman écrit par Gaston Leroux et publié en 1913. Ce livre raconte l'histoire de Chéri-Bibi, un ancien forçat injustement condamné, qui cherche à venger la mort de sa femme, Cécily. Dans sa quête de justice, il se retrouve impliqué dans des intrigues complexes et des rebondissements inattendus. Le roman explore les thèmes de la vengeance, de la rédemption et de l'amour, tout en offrant une peinture saisissante de la société française de l'époque.

"Le Crime de Rouletabille" est un roman policier écrit par Gaston Leroux, publié en 1912. Dans ce récit, le jeune reporter Joseph Rouletabille enquête sur un mystérieux crime commis dans un château isolé. Avec son intelligence et son esprit vif, Rouletabille résout le mystère en démêlant les indices et en déjouant les fausses pistes. Ce roman est souvent considéré comme un classique du genre, célèbre pour son intrigue captivante et ses rebondissements inattendus.

In this thrilling sequel to The Mystery of the Yellow Room, young journalist Joseph Rouletabille embarks on a new adventure. He must solve a series of mysteries that are linked to the mysterious "man in black." This gripping novel takes readers on a journey through Parisian society and the murkiest corners of the criminal underworld.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Dans ce roman mystérieux et captivant, un reporter explore les secrets d'un mystère étrange et fascinant impliquant une comtesse russe excentrique et son mari mourant. La vérité est plus étrange et plus menaçante qu'il ne l'aurait imaginé, et son enquête le conduit à découvrir les ténèbres cachées derrière les vies apparemment privilégiées de la haute société.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

"The Mystery of the Yellow Room" by Gaston Leroux is a classic detective novel that unfolds with gripping suspense and intrigue. Leroux's work is considered a pioneer in the locked-room mystery genre. The tale revolves across the perplexing case of a younger lady, Mathilde Stangerson, who is attacked in her locked bedroom at the Château du Glandier. Joseph Rouletabille, a younger and excellent journalist, takes on the venture of unraveling the mystery. The locked-room state of affairs, in which the crime happens in a seemingly inaccessible chamber, provides a detail of complexity to the investigation. As Rouletabille delves into the details, he uncovers a web of secrets, fake identities, and sudden twists that keep the reader on the threshold in their seat. Leroux masterfully combines factors of suspense, deduction, and mental intrigue in this captivating narrative. The novel is well known for its smart plot production and the imaginitive solutions to the reputedly impossible crime. "The Mystery of the Yellow Room" is a compelling exploration of crime and deduction, showcasing Leroux's talent in developing a charming thriller that has stood the check of time.

"The Dark Road" with the aid of Gaston Leroux is a gripping tale that plunges readers right into a shadowy international of thriller and intrigue. Leroux, renowned for his mastery in crafting suspenseful narratives, weaves a spellbinding story that unfolds alongside an enigmatic and treacherous route. As the characters traverse this darkish avenue, they come upon secrets and techniques concealed in the shadows and confront the complexities of the human soul. Against a backdrop of atmospheric tension, Leroux introduces a solid of compelling characters, each harboring their personal clandestine pasts and motivations. The narrative navigates thru unexpected twists and turns, retaining readers on the threshold of their seats as they delve deeper into the mysteries that shroud the journey. Leroux's clever prose and eager expertise of psychological intensity add layers of complexity to the narrative. Themes of love, betrayal, and redemption intertwine with the ominous attraction of the darkish avenue, creating a charming mixture of romance and suspense. Throughout the novel, Leroux invites readers to question the nature of reality and illusion, hard them to get to the bottom of the intricacies of the human enjoy. "The Dark Road" stands as a testomony to Gaston Leroux's storytelling prowess, offering a compelling exploration of the human condition in the gripping embrace of a mysterious and unpredictable adventure.

The young and beautiful Christine Daaé has been raised in the Paris Opera House since her father died years ago. It is well-known that the opera house is haunted, the mysterious ghost surfacing as a disembodied voice or a gentleman in a mask. But for Christine, the phantom is her angel of music, teaching her to sing, and nurturing her innate talent until she finally takes the stage the night the lead soprano falls ill. Christine's performance is an incredible success, so much so that she catches the attention of her childhood love, Viscount Raoul. Driven mad with jealousy, the phantom becomes increasingly violent, and Viscount Raoul and Christine realize that their love may have grave and deadly consequences.

Com mais de um século de existência, "O Fantasma da Ópera" é uma obra que ultrapassou gerações e ainda é capaz de envolver o leitor em sua trama intensa e emocionante. Com sua escrita elegante e rica em detalhes, Gaston Leroux nos conduz pelos labirintos da Ópera de Paris, onde o misterioso Fantasma espalha o terror entre os seus habitantes.