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Christine, raised by a traveling musician, loses her father and soon joins the Paris Opera as a fledgling singer. There she encounters a mysterious mentor, the deformed Erik, whose guidance unlocks her artistic potential. As Christine’s career ascends, her childhood friend Raoul courts her, sparking a jealous rivalry between him and Erik for her love. The story intertwines themes of artistic ambition, jealousy, and the haunting allure of the opera house.
First publish date: 1911
Genre: Psychological Fiction/Relationship Drama
Authors: Gaston Leroux
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