The Phantom of the Opera (Collins Classics)

Erik hides beneath the Paris Opera House and frightens its staff. His scarred face adds to their fear of him. When a young singer named Christine arrives, he teaches her in secret. His love for her grows into an obsession. But Christine loves a friend she has known since childhood. Her disappearance during a show sets off a tragic series of events.

Gaston Leroux’s Gothic horror novel explores love, fear, and longing. It gives Erik both a cruel side and a deep need for love. This English paperback belongs to the Collins Classics series. It suits readers drawn to dark tales of love and suspense.