The Phantom of the Opera - (Penguin Classics) by Gaston LeRoux (Paperback)

The Phantom of the Opera is a timeless tale of Gothic horror and tragic romance, now available in a sparkling new translation that captures the full brilliance of Gaston Leroux's original work.

This Penguin Classics edition features a new introduction that explores the Phantom's legacy and uncovers the secrets of the Paris Opera House, as well as up-to-date translations by award-winning translators.

Readers will be transported to the opulent world of nineteenth-century Paris, where a disfigured genius secretly lives among the opera house's passageways and cellars, coaching a beautiful young singer with his haunting voice.

But when a handsome viscount begins to court Christine Daaé, the mysterious Phantom rises up in jealousy, leading to a tragic confrontation that will leave you breathless.

With its ingenuity and breathless suspense, The Phantom of the Opera is a must-read for fans of classic literature and timeless romance.