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The Phantom of the Opera
See it on Amazon1910Moderate readSteady pace
What it is about
A mysterious figure haunts the Paris Opera House, demanding payments and favours, and has fixed his obsession on the young soprano Christine Daaé. Leroux’s 1910 novel is a gothic romance and a mystery.
Who will enjoy it
Readers who enjoy gothic tales and ghost stories, with a dark mood and a steady pace. It is a read that rewards some attention.
Themes: Opera · Obsession · Mystery
Screen adaptation
The Phantom of the Opera (1925) · The Phantom of the Opera (2004)
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About the author
Gaston Leroux1 book on Tori BooksSimilar books
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