The Phantom of the Opera

"The Phantom of the Opera" by Gaston Leroux is a novel centered on the Paris Opera House and its mysterious Opera Ghost, who holds sway over the singers, especially the gifted Christine Daaé. The story follows Christine, a talented singer protected by the ghost, and Raoul, the Viscount de Chagny, who loves her and becomes entangled in the ghost's world. The story begins with an intriguing mystery as strange events and the death of Joseph Buquet suggest the ghost's presence. This sets the scene for the story's drama surrounding Christine, whose sudden fear causes her to withdraw from public life following a great performance, and Raoul, whose love for her intensifies the story's suspense, setting the stage for a Gothic tale of love, obsession, and supernatural elements.