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Over the years, strange things have been happening at the Paris Opéra House. The new owners, M. Moncharmin and M. Richard don't know what to do about the mysterious "Opera Ghost" demanding money, nor the tragic death of the chief scene-shifter. Now the young Soprano, Christine Daae, has been kidnapped and her lover, the Vicomte de Chagny, is going mad. The opera house is falling to pieces. Could this all be the work of the mysterious Phantom of the Opera? (Summary by Charlotte Duckett)Cast:Narrator/Jammes: Libby GohnGeneral D--: Jason MillsSorelli: GraceMeg Giry: Eden Rea-HedrickA little ...

This riveting installment of Gaston Lerouxs thrilling saga plunges us into the world of Chéri-Bibi, a brilliant criminal mastermind. As we join him, he finds himself in the grim confines of a penal colony somewhere in the French Empires darkest corners. Here, he forms an unlikely bond with a noble prisoner known as the Nut. Their lives are perpetually disrupted by the malicious Parisian, the Burglar, the Joker, and the Caid. Furthermore, they must constantly navigate around the Chief and his jailers, including Pernambouc the Executioner and his aide, Monsieur Desiré. As they confront ...

Step into a world where mystery and romance intertwine, exploring the shadows that lie beneath the grandeur of an opera house. This podcast delves into themes of obsession, identity, and the supernatural, where the haunting presence of an unseen figure challenges perceptions and ignites curiosity. Each week, experience a new complete audiobook that brings these themes to life, offering a diverse range of stories across different eras and styles. Whether you're seeking a thrilling escape or a deeper understanding of human emotions, this rotating collection of audiobooks provides a captivating ...

One of a series of exciting adventure stories featuring Leroux's criminal mastermind Chéri-Bibi. When the story starts the "astonishing bandit", Chéri-Bibi, is languishing in a penal colony, somewhere in the darkest regions of the French empire. In the colony he has befriended a more noble type of prisoner, Raoul de Saint-Dalmas, known colloquially as the Nut. The dastardly forces of the Parisian, the Burglar, the Joker and the Caid get their enjoyment from interfering in our heroes' lives. Then there are the Chief and his warders, Pernambouc the Executioner and his assistant Monsieur ...

Christine Daae was brought up in the Paris Opera house. Her musician father suddenly dies, telling her he will send her an angel of music to look after her. She grows up and discovers that she is hearing a voice, telling her and teaching her to sing. She believes he is the angel of music but he is known in the Opera House simply as The Phantom. Although she is fascinated and drawn towards the phantom, she falls in love with her childhood sweetheart, The Vicomte de Chagny - or Raoul - but the Phantom won't take this lightly... (Summary by Ralph Snelson)

This 19th century French thriller tells of the mysterious Erik, grotesque and elusive "phantom," who hides himself from the world in the labyrinthine bowels of the Paris Opera and entices with his angelic voice the beautiful opera singer Christine. Her abduction prompts a dramatic search not only for her, but also for the truth about her strange captor.

Step into the shadows of an enchanting theatre, now under new management. Witness a diva who believes she has the voice to captivate, a young ingenue with undeniable talent, and a mysterious masked figure whose wrath knows no bounds when his desires go unmet. With a backdrop of secrets, intrigues, and the peril of falling chandeliers, the legend of the Phantom of the Opera unfolds before your very ears! (Summary by Karen Savage)

Discover the thrilling world of Gaston Leroux, the brilliant mind behind The Phantom of the Opera. Dive into his popular mystery series featuring Joseph Rouletabille, an intuitive young journalist turned detective. Rouletabille, much like Sherlock Holmes, relies on his razor-sharp deductive reasoning to crack cases. In The Secret of the Night, he finds himself entangled in a complex mystery involving the Czar and Nihilists, set against the backdrop of Russias rich and complex history. With a cast of characters bearing distinctively Russian names, this novel is a compelling mix of mystery, ...

Dive into the intriguing world of Gaston Leroux, famed author of The Phantom of the Opera, as he spins a captivating tale of the original locked room mystery. In this chilling crime novel, an attempted murder occurs with no clear escape route for the perpetrator. Brace yourself for a chilling journey that will leave your spine tingling... (Summary by Stuart Bell)