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Phantom

Pages
468
Published
1991
Language
English

Synopsis

This novel delves into the tragic origins of the Phantom of the Opera, reimagining Gaston Leroux's classic tale with profound emotional depth. Follow Erik from his birth with a severe facial deformity, through a childhood marked by rejection and a life spent in the shadows of a circus freak show and the Persian court. His journey culminates in the labyrinthine depths of the Paris Opera House, where he finds love with the young soprano Christine, leading to a haunting and unforgettable romance.

How it reads

Prose complexity 7/10
Content warnings (3)
AbuseTraumaBody Dysmorphia

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