Audiobooks by Gaston LeRoux

"'Bir yandan korkun bir yandan umudun varsa iki kanatlı olursun, tek kanatla uçulmaz zaten.' Mevlânâ Gotik edebiyatın en büyük eserlerinden Operadaki Hayalet'in tüylerimizi ürperten edebi çekiciliğinin nedeni, bir hayaleti değil vahşete dönüşen bir aşkı anlatıyor olması ve bunu yaparken okurları da tıpkı bir hayalet gibi hep arafta bırakması.Paris Operası'ndaki herkesi ürküten hayalet söylentisi, opera sanatçısı Christine Daae'nin kayboluşu ile büyük bir trajediye dönüşür... Operadaki Hayalet 'gerçek' bir başyapıt. 'Şunu bil ki, tepeden tırnağa ölümden yaratıldım ben... ve seni seven, sana tapan ve seni asla ama asla terk etmeyecek olan bu kişi aslında bir ceset!'"

Gaston LeRoux (Author), Füsun ünsal (Narrator)

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The Mystery of the Yellow Room

"This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice. This novel - the classic French detective story - was written in 1907 by Gaston Leroux, once a reporter who covered the famous trials of his time. For sheer originality and ingenuity this story may be reckoned as one of the best tales since Gaboriau. How could a crime take place in a locked room which shows no sign of being entered? For the many who delight in following the intricacies of crime and the avenging hand of Justice, this is a favorite of whodunit fans everywhere."

Gaston LeRoux (Author), Digital Voice Martin G (Narrator)

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[French] - Le Fantôme de l'Opéra

"Sous les lustres étincelants et les rideaux de velours de l’Opéra de Paris se cache un secret que personne n’ose évoquer. Les artistes évoquent une présence qui rôde dans les corridors, perturbe les productions et exige l’obéissance de la direction. Ils l’appellent le Fantôme. Lorsque la jeune soprano Christine Daaé passe soudainement de l’anonymat à la célébrité, elle attribue son succès à un mystérieux tuteur qu’elle nomme « Ange de la musique ». Sa voix la guide depuis l’ombre, façonnant son talent et gagnant peu à peu sa loyauté. Cependant, l’admiration fait place à l’inquiétude lorsque Christine découvre que son mentor n’est finalement pas un ange. Christine renoue alors avec Raoul, son ami d’enfance et nouveau protecteur, ce qui ébranle le monde soigneusement orchestré par le Fantôme. Son désir d’amour et de reconnaissance se transforme en obsession, entraînant Christine dans un labyrinthe souterrain rempli de miroirs, de musique et de dangers. À la fois roman, mystère et tragédie, Le Fantôme de l’Opéra est inspiré de rumeurs réelles concernant le Palais Garnier."

Gaston LeRoux (Author), Yvan Lecomte (Narrator)

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The Phantom of the Opera

"Author Gaston Leroux, born May 6, 1868, published his most famous work, The Phantom of the Opera, as a serial in 1909 and as a book in 1910 (with an English translation appearing in 1911). Phantom, with its occult overtones, has been made into several film and stage productions of the same name. The 1925 silent film starring Lon Chaney Sr. accurately presents Erik with the hideous “Death’s Head” visage that cursed him from birth as well as depicting his tricks and torture devices. Leroux was made a Chevalier de la Legion d'honneur in 1909 and died in Nice on April 15, 1927, of a urinary tract infection. The entire novel is presented here as a performance reading by Oscar nominated and 2-time recipient of the Emmy Award for Best Makeup Special FX, Edward E. French. Email : [email protected]."

Gaston LeRoux (Author), Edward E. French (Narrator)

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[French] - Le Fantôme de l'Opéra - Livre Audio

"Le Fantôme de l'Opéra est un récit mystérieux et envoûtant où Gaston Leroux mêle amour, drame et fantastique. Dans les sous-sols labyrinthiques de l'Opéra de Paris, une présence invisible semble tout contrôler. Christine Daaé, jeune chanteuse talentueuse, devient la protégée — puis la captive — de cet être insaisissable, dont le génie rivalise avec la tragédie. Le roman explore les passions humaines, la jalousie, la laideur intérieure et la quête impossible d'amour absolu. L'atmosphère gothique, les couloirs obscurs et les voix qui résonnent dans la nuit confèrent à l'histoire une intensité unique. Œuvre fascinante et intemporelle, Le Fantôme de l'Opéra captive encore aujourd'hui par son mélange de romance, de mystère et d'émotion."

Gaston LeRoux, Livres audio en français (Author), Adrien Bellamy (Narrator)

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The Mystery of the Yellow Room

"The Mystery of the Yellow Room by Gaston Leroux is a pioneering classic of detective fiction, first published in 1907. The novel centers on a daring attack on Mathilde Stangerson, daughter of a renowned scientist, inside a locked room that appears impossible to enter or exit. Investigative journalist Joseph Rouletabille takes on the case, unraveling clues with logic and intuition. As suspicion falls on jealous lovers, rivals, and hidden enemies, the mystery deepens with twists, red herrings, and psychological tension. Celebrated as one of the first “locked-room” mysteries, the novel blends suspense, forensic detail, and courtroom drama. A masterpiece of early crime fiction that influenced generations of mystery writers."

Gaston LeRoux (Author), Finian Silverwood (Narrator)

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The Phantom of the Opera

"'Yes, he existed in flesh and blood, although he assumed the complete appearance of a real phantom; that is to say, of a spectral shade.' In The Phantom of the Opera, Gaston Leroux tells a thrilling and haunting tale of love, obsession, and madness set against the dark and dramatic backdrop of Paris's legendary opera house. Christine Daaé, a beautiful and talented young singer, finds herself caught between two men: the charming Raoul, her childhood love, and the enigmatic Phantom, a mysterious and disfigured genius who lives in the shadows beneath the opera house. As the Phantom's obsession with Christine grows, he manipulates the world around her, creating chaos and terror in the opera house in a desperate bid for her affection. But beneath the Phantom's cruelty lies a tortured soul, a man broken by his past and the scars of both physical and emotional isolation."

Gaston LeRoux (Author), Justin Avoth (Narrator)

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The Adventures of Rouletabille: The Mystery of the Yellow Room & The Perfume of the Lady in Black: Two Full-Cast BBC Radio Dramatisations

"Full-cast radio adaptations of two classic mysteries by the writer of The Phantom of the Opera Gaston Leroux was one of the pioneers of the detective story, alongside Arthur Conan Doyle and Edgar Allen Poe. Best known for The Phantom of the Opera, he also wrote a series of crime novels featuring journalist and amateur detective Joseph Rouletabille. Included here are dramatisations of the two best-known books in the series, The Mystery of the Yellow Room and its sequel, The Perfume of the Lady in Black, starring Nicholas Boulton as Rouletabille and Charles Simpson as his friend and assistant Sainclair. The Mystery of the Yellow Room – Described by John Dickson Carr as ‘the finest locked-room tale ever written’, this celebrated mystery finds young reporter Rouletabille investigating an impossible crime. How was Professor Stangerson’s daughter Mathilde knocked unconscious, strangled and left for dead in the Yellow Room, when the door was bolted from the inside and the windows barred? And how did her attacker manage to vanish into thin air? The Perfume of the Lady in Black – France’s most dangerous man is dead, and few people mourn his passing. Of the scattering of people at his funeral, one in particular stands out: a mysterious, heavily-veiled woman, dressed in swathes of black. Rouletabille recognises her perfume – lavender with a hint of jasmine – and is convinced they’ve met before: but where? To solve the puzzle, he must look to his own past, and a secret he has kept hidden for many years... Cast and credits Written by Gaston Leroux First published 1907 (The Mystery of the Yellow Room), 1908 (The Perfume of the Lady in Black) Directed by David Blount The Mystery of the Yellow Room Joseph Rouletabille – Nicholas Boulton Inspector Frédéric Larson – Geoffrey Whitehead Mathilde Stangerson – Becky Hindley Jean Sainclair – Charles Simpson Robert Darzac – Alastair Danson Professor Stangerson – Hugh Dickson Corbeau/Judge – Stephen Thorne Jacques/Innkeeper – Brian Parr Dramatised by Stephen Sheridan First broadcast BBC Radio 4, 20 June 1998 The Perfume of the Lady in Black Rouletabille – Nicholas Boulton Sainclair – Charles Simpson Larson – Geoffrey Whitehead Mathilde – Suzanna Hamilton Rance/Uncle Marius – Stephen Thorne Darzac/Steward – Alastair Danson Beauvais/Captain – David Timson Edith/Postmistress – Alison Pettitt Dramatised by Stephen Sheridan from a translation by Margaret Costa First broadcast BBC Radio 4, 12 August 2000 © 2025 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd. (P) © 2025 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd"

Gaston LeRoux (Author), Alastair Danson, Becky Hindley, Charles Simpson, Full Cast, Geoffrey Whitehead, Nicholas Boulton, Stephen Thorne, Suzanna Hamilton (Narrator)

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The Phantom of the Opera - Audiobook

"Gaston Leroux's The Phantom of the Opera is a haunting gothic tale set in the grand Paris Opera House. Beneath its glittering stage and opulent halls lurks a mysterious figure known only as the Phantom, a tormented genius who hides his disfigured face behind a mask. His obsession with the young soprano Christine Daaé draws her into a web of passion, fear, and tragedy. The novel blends romance, horror, and suspense, creating a richly atmospheric story that has captivated readers for generations. Leroux skillfully builds tension between the Phantom's dark desires and Christine's longing for freedom, while the labyrinthine passages of the Opera House provide the perfect backdrop for mystery and pursuit. More than just a tale of unrequited love, The Phantom of the Opera is a meditation on beauty, isolation, and the human need for acceptance. Its enduring appeal has inspired countless adaptations, but the original novel remains an unforgettable gothic masterpiece."

Classic Audiobooks, Gaston LeRoux (Author), Charles Farrow (Narrator)

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The phantom of the opera

"This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice. The Phantom of the Opera by Gaston Leroux is a masterwork of romantic Gothic suspense, weaving a haunting tale of beauty, obsession, and hidden tragedy beneath the gilded elegance of the Paris Opera House. Set in the shadowy catacombs and ornate balconies of one of the world’s grandest theaters, the novel follows the spectral figure known as the Phantom—Erik—a musical genius with a deformed face and tortured soul, who haunts the opera house while nurturing a desperate love for the young soprano, Christine Daaé. Volume 11 of this collection captures the emotional peak of Leroux’s drama, where illusion collides with reality, and the lines between art and life blur. As Christine becomes increasingly entangled in the Phantom’s world—a world of secret passages, veiled threats, and impossible love—she must choose between her fear and her heart, her destiny and her freedom. Raoul, her suitor, races against time through the Phantom’s underground lair, uncovering truths both ghastly and heartrending. Through its lavish theatrical imagery and psychological depth, The Phantom of the Opera explores timeless themes: the longing to be loved despite one’s scars, the corrupting force of isolation, and the human yearning for beauty in all its tragic imperfection. Leroux’s storytelling is at once elegant and eerie, blending Gothic tradition with modern romanticism, and revealing that behind every mask lies a soul that yearns to be seen."

Gaston LeRoux (Author), Digital Voice Andrew E (Narrator)

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The Phantom of the Opera

"This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice. Beneath the grand Paris Opera House lies a secret—a labyrinth of shadows and a masked figure whose haunting presence has become legend. The Phantom of the Opera is Gaston Leroux’s timeless tale of obsession, mystery, and tragic romance, blending gothic horror with emotional depth in one of the most iconic stories ever told. When the beautiful young soprano Christine Daaé begins to receive vocal training from an unseen mentor she believes to be the 'Angel of Music,' she is unaware that her tutor is in fact the Phantom—a tormented genius named Erik who haunts the catacombs beneath the opera. Disfigured and feared, Erik lives in isolation, consumed by his love for Christine and his rage at a world that has cast him aside. As Christine’s star rises and she rekindles a romance with her childhood friend Raoul, the Phantom’s jealousy erupts into a terrifying series of events that threaten everyone in the opera house. With its lush atmosphere, unforgettable characters, and a tale that moves from eerie suspense to heart-wrenching tragedy, The Phantom of the Opera is a gothic masterpiece. This audiobook edition immerses listeners in Leroux’s thrilling world of music, mystery, and madness—perfect for fans of dark romance, classic horror, and stories that explore the beauty and danger of love taken to the extreme."

Gaston LeRoux (Author), Digital Voice George E (Narrator)

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The Phantom of the Opera

"The haunting allure of the Paris Opera House conceals a tormented genius known only as the Phantom. Beneath his mask lies a man driven by unrequited love for the enchanting soprano Christine Daaé. As the Phantom's obsession spirals into a chilling dance of passion and peril, Leroux crafts a mesmerizing tale of beauty, monstrosity, and the power of love unrestrained by the shadows of his labyrinthine lair."

Gaston LeRoux (Author), James Harrington (Narrator)

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Audiobooks by Gaston LeRoux

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