The Ultimate Phantom of the Opera List
Discover the ultimate Phantom of the Opera reading list, featuring Gaston Leroux’s classic, Susan Kay’s Phantom, Terry Pratchett’s Maskerade, and more essential books for every opera fan.
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The Phantom of the Opera
by Gaston Leroux
An accident with acid produces a murderous madman who haunts the Paris Opera House causing bizarre deaths.
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Phantom
by Susan Kay
"Powerful, moving tour de force," says "Publishers Weekly." ." . . adds new depth to the (original story) . . . Haunting and unforgettable. A sensual and poetic exploration of a man's internal conflict between good and evil and of a search for love amidst darkness and despair."
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Maskerade
by Terry Pratchett
The Ghost in the bone-white mask who haunts the Ankh-Morpork Opera House was always considered a benign presence -- some would even say lucky -- until he started killing people. The sudden rash of bizarre backstage deaths now threatens to mar the operatic debut of country girl Perdita X. (nee Agnes) Nitt, she of the ample body and ampler voice. Perdita's expected to hide in the chorus and sing arias out loud while a more petitely presentable soprano mouths the notes. But at least it's an escape from scheming Nanny Ogg and old Granny Weatherwax back home, who want her to join their witchy ranks. Once Granny sets her mind on something, however, it's difficult -- and often hazardous -- to dissuade her. And no opera-prowling phantom fiend is going to keep a pair of determined hags down on the farm after they've seen Ankh-Morpork.
