Le fantôme de l'Opéra

Synopsis of Le fantôme de l'Opéra

«Le fantôme de l'Opéra» is the mystery novel by Gaston Leroux, published by Livre de Poche Jeunesse in paperback (288 pages, in French).

Set in the Paris Opera at the end of the 19th century, it tells how a mysterious ghost terrifies the theatre, demands a reserved box and becomes obsessed with the young soprano Christine Daaé. The narrative combines gothic atmosphere, romance and suspense to build a myth that has given rise to numerous adaptations.

Abridged edition (texte abrégé) with the text in French, published on 15 January 2025 within the Livre de Poche Jeunesse catalogue.

For young readers who want to discover a classic of mystery in an abridged version.