{"product_id":"the-phantom-of-the-opera-9780241725429","title":"The Phantom of the Opera","description":"\u003cp\u003eNew to Penguin Clothbound Classics, Gaston Leroux's classic tale of Gothic horror and tragic romanceRumours that a ghost stalks the dark passages and cellars of the Paris Opera House, wreaking havoc, have long been rife among staff and performers. This Phantom also haunts the imagination of the beautiful and talented singer Christine Daaé, appearing to her as the 'Angel of Music' - a disembodied voice, coaching her to sing as she never could before. When Christine is courted by a handsome young Viscount, the mysterious spectre, who resides in the murky depths of the building, is consumed by jealousy and seeks revenge. With its pervading atmosphere of menace, tinged with dark humour, The Phantom of the Opera (1910) offers a unique mix of Gothic horror and tragic romance that has inspired film, stage and literature since its publication.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePenguin Clothbound Classics are bound in cloth and not paper. The design is stamped on in foil, and each cover repeats one small icon taken from the story. The series was designed by Coralie Bickford-Smith, who took her inspiration from Victorian bookbinding. Each book has coloured endpapers and a ribbon bookmark. They make beautiful presents.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe foil can rub off if the books are stacked tightly, so give them a little room on the shelf.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor: Gaston Leroux\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003eClassic fiction (pre c 1945), Fiction in translation\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003ch5\u003ePublished on 6 Feb 2025 by Penguin Books Ltd.\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHardback\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Leroux, Gaston","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55718407176570,"sku":"9780241725429","price":18.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0373\/4125\/files\/9780241725429.jpg?v=1754413580","url":"https:\/\/belfastbooks.co.uk\/pl\/products\/the-phantom-of-the-opera-9780241725429","provider":"Belfast Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}