The Phantom of the Opera

""A venerable, much-adapted story of grand, delicate feelings and gothic creepiness." --"New York Times "A Gothic novel of romance, honour and tragedy with a creepy, obsessive underbelly." "-- Daily Telegraph ""A venerable, much-adapted story of grand, delicate feelings and gothic creepiness." "-- New York Times ""Mixes horror and romance in equal measure." "-- Guardian "

When the new managers of the Paris Opera House ignore their predecessors’ warnings about the hideous ‘Opera ghost’ stalking the theatre, it is a fatal mistake. Tortured by unrequited love for the beautiful young singer Christine Daaé, the mysterious figure living in the depths beneath them has been awaiting his chance to strike. And when Christine suddenly disappears after a triumphant singing performance, it becomes clear that the phantom’s time has come. Filled with colour and theatrical spectacle, this thrilling gothic tale has enthralled readers with its mystery, eerie suspense and tragic story of love turned into deadly obsession.