The Phantom of the Opera

I am not an angel nor a genie nor a ghost...I am Erik!'A mysterious Phantom
haunts the depths of the Paris Opera House where he has fallen passionately in love
with the beautiful singer Christine Daaé. Under his guidance her singing
rises to new heights and she is triumphantly acclaimed. But Christine is also loved
by Raoul de Chagny, and by returning his love she makes the fiend she knows as the
Angel of Music mad with jealousy. When the Phantom is finally unmasked, will
Christine see beyond his hideous disfigurement? The twists andturns of Leroux's
thrilling story have captivated readers since its very first appearance in 1910, and
its outlines are known to many more who have seen it on stage or film. This new
translation is as full-blooded and sensational as the original.David Coward's
introduction tells the fascinating story of the novel's genesis, and his thorough
notes further illuminate details of the narrative. Christine's plight, the fate of
Erik, and the redemptive power of love make an unforgettable novel.