Filled with passion, love, and suspense, The Phantom of the Opera is a thrilling classic, now beautifully bound in a faux-leather hardcover edition. Rumors abound that the Paris Opera House is haunted by a ghost. Nobody has ever seen it, but it makes itself known through malevolent acts. First published in book form in 1911, this gothic novel by Gaston Leroux has been fascinating readers for more than a century and is the inspiration for the long-running hit musical. Complete and unabridged, this newly designed edition features: An elegant faux-leather cover with foil-embossed designs Introduction by literary critic Susan Balée A timeline of the life of the author, Gaston Leroux Handsomely designed, this heirloom-quality classic is an ideal edition for book lovers to acquire for their home library. Join the generations of fans seduced by this enthralling story of mystery and romance. Essential volumes for the shelves of every classic literature lover, these deluxe classics editions include beautifully presented works from some of the most important authors in literary history. Other Chartwell Deluxe Editions include Little Women, Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, The Essential Tales and Poems of Edgar Allan Poe, Anne of Green Gables, The Inferno, Dracula, The Republic, The Iliad, Meditations, and Irish Fairy and Folk Tales.