The Phantom of the Opera
by Gaston Leroux
“Beneath the splendor of the Paris Opera lies a secret that refuses to be buried.”
Beneath the glittering chandeliers of the Paris Opera House, a disfigured musical genius lurks in the shadows, orchestrating a reign of terror fueled by unrequited obsession. As he guides a young soprano to stardom, the line between divine inspiration and deadly madness begins to blur in this original masterpiece of gothic horror.
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