In den Kulissen der Pariser Oper geht ein Phantom um. Geschickt verbirgt es sich den Blicken der Menschen, und doch nimmt es Einfluss auf das Bühnengeschehen, denn dank seiner Hilfe wird die Sängerin Christine Daée zum Star des Ensembles. Als das abstoßend hässliche Phantom sich ihr offenbart, kommt erst ein großes Erschrecken und bald darauf die Liebe ins Spiel - und löst eine komisch-turbulente Lawine von Ereignissen aus. Auf Leroux' Roman gründet mit Andrew Lloyd Webbers Phantom der Oper das erfolgreichste Musical der Welt.

Ein Klassiker in edler Ausstattung - nicht nur für Fans des Musicals

Im prachtvollen Pariser Opernhaus wird zu Ehren der neuen Direktoren eine Gala gegeben. Als die Hauptdarstellerin erkrankt, ergreift die junge Sängerin Christine Daaé die Gelegenheit. Doch hinter den mondänen Kulissen lauert etwas Dunkles - das Phantom, ein mysteriöser Musikgenius, der sein entstelltes Gesicht hinter einer Maske verbirgt. Kurz nachdem Christine die Bühne betreten hat, ereignen sich geheimnisvolle Unfälle ... Neu übersetzt...

Gaston Leroux's 'The Mystery of Macabre' is a classic novel that seamlessly intertwines elements of mystery, horror, and romance. Set in the eerie catacombs of Paris, the book follows the chilling adventures of a young journalist investigating the disappearance of a famous opera singer. Leroux's vivid descriptions and atmospheric prose create a spine-tingling reading experience, reminiscent of works by Edgar Allan Poe and Wilkie Collins. The novel's suspenseful plot twists and unexpected revelations keep readers on the edge of their seats until the final page. 'The Mystery of Macabre' is a...

"One evening last year I perceived in the waiting-room of my newspaper, Le Matin, a man dressed in black, his face heavy with the darkest despair, whose dry, dead eyes seemed to receive the images of things like unmoving mirrors. He was seated; and there rested on his knees a sandalwood box inlaid with polished steel. An office-boy told me that he had sat there motionless, silent, awaiting my coming, for three mortal hours." (Extract) Gaston Leroux (1868-1927) was a French journalist and author of detective fiction. In the English-speaking world, he is best known for writing the novel The...

"The Phantom of the Opera" is a story inspired by historical events at the Paris Opera during the nineteenth century. Opera singer Christine triumphs at the gala on the night of the old managers' retirement. Her old childhood friend, Raoul, hears her sing and recalls his love for Christine. At this time, there are rumours of a phantom living at the Opera and he makes himself known to the managers through letters and malevolent acts. Sometime after the gala, the Paris Opera performs Faust, with the prima donna Carlotta playing the lead, against the Phantom's wishes. During the performance,...

"The Mystery of the Yellow Room" is one of the first locked-room mystery crime fiction novels. It is the first novel starring fictional detective Joseph Rouletabille, and concerns a complex and seemingly impossible crime in which the criminal appears to disappear from a locked room. Leroux provides the reader with detailed, precise diagrams and floorplans illustrating the scene of the crime. The emphasis of the story is firmly on the intellectual challenge to the reader, who will almost certainly be hard pressed to unravel every detail of the situation. "The Phantom of the Opera" is a story...

The Bride of the Sun takes us on a journey to Peru, where Dick Montgomery is hoping to marry his fiancé, Maria-Teresa de la Torre. She is the daughter of a Spanish marquis. Maria-Teresa fires a group of Quichua Indians working in her household, including Huascar, because of their disrespectful behavior. Later the Indians found an Incan king and went to celebrate an ancient ceremony where a virgin bride had to be offered to the Sun King. They choose Maria-Teresa and abduct her. Dick and Maria-Teresa's father's various efforts of saving her go in vain. The two heartbroken men find a ray of...

Gaston Leroux's 'The Mystery of the Yellow Room' and 'The Secret of the Night' are two classic mystery novels that showcase the author's talent for crafting intricate plots and suspenseful narratives. Set in the late 19th century, the books follow the adventures of detective Joseph Rouletabille as he investigates baffling and seemingly impossible crimes. Leroux's writing style is characterized by its detailed descriptions, complex characters, and skillful use of red herrings to keep readers on the edge of their seats. The novels are considered to be foundational works in the genre of...

Gaston Leroux's 'Mystery of the Yellow Room' is a classic mystery novel that delves into the intricacies of a seemingly impossible crime. The book is known for its intricate plot, cleverly constructed mystery, and well-developed characters. Leroux's writing style is both suspenseful and engaging, keeping the reader on the edge of their seat as they follow along with the investigation. Set in late 19th century France, the novel captures the essence of the time period with its detailed descriptions and atmospheric setting. Readers will find themselves captivated by the twists and turns of the...

"Das Geheimnis des gelben Zimmers" gilt als Meisterwerk des frühen detektivischen Rätselromans und zählt zu den wichtigsten Werken der französischen Kriminalliteratur des 20. Jahrhunderts. Mit beeindruckender Präzision konstruiert Gaston Leroux eine raffinierte 'Locked-Room'-Mystery, in der ein scheinbar unlösbares Verbrechen im Zentrum steht: Der brutale Angriff auf Mademoiselle Stangerson in einem abgeschlossenen Raum gibt nicht nur der Polizei, sondern auch dem brillanten Amateurdetektiv Joseph Rouletabille Rätsel auf. Leroux' eleganter Stil, gekennzeichnet durch analytische...