Gaston Leroux

Gaston Leroux was a French journalist and novelist born on May 6, 1868, in Paris. He is best known for his captivating tales that weave together mystery, romance, and the supernatural. Leroux's most famous work, "The Phantom of the Opera," first published in 1910, has enchanted readers with its haunting story set in the shadows of the Paris Opera House. His background in journalism often influenced his storytelling, bringing a vivid realism to his imaginative plots and characters. Throughout his life, Leroux embraced various genres, but it is his ability to evoke emotion and suspense that truly sets his works apart.

As a curious visitor to the world of Gaston Leroux, you'll find that his novels offer a delightful mix of intrigue and human experience. Beyond "The Phantom of the Opera," Leroux penned several other notable works, often exploring themes of love and identity against rich, atmospheric settings. So, take a moment to dive into his literary universe and discover the depth of his storytelling. Whether you're revisiting a favorite or embarking on a new journey, Leroux's compelling narratives are sure to engage and inspire.

The Mystery of the Yellow Room

Read by LibriVox Volunteers 4.4
This crime novel was possibly the first to involve a 'locked room mystery', in which an attempted murder takes place, but with no obvious wa…

Historias de Detectives

Read by Victor Villarraza 4.6
La ficción detectivesca es un subgénero de la novela negra, y paradójicamente también su antecesor. Básic…

The Phantom of the Opera (version 2)

Read by Ralph Snelson 4.5
Christine Daae was brought up in the Paris Opera house. Her musician father suddenly dies, telling her he will send her an angel of music to…

The Phantom of the Opera (version 3 dramatic reading)

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Over the years, strange things have been happening at the Paris Opéra House. The new owners, M. Moncharmin and M. Richard don't know …

The Phantom of the Opera

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An old theatre under new management; a diva who thinks she can sing; a young ingenue who really can; a masked man who wreaks havoc if he doe…

Le Fauteuil Hante

Read by Nadine Eckert-Boulet 4.5
L'intrigue se déroule sous la coupole de l'Académie française. À la suite de la mort de Mgr d'Abbeville, chaque …

The Secret of the Night

Read by Don W. Jenkins 4.1
Gaston Leroux, perhaps best known as the author of The Phantom of the Opera in its novel form, was also the author of a popular series of my…

The Mystery Of The Yellow Room

4.3
Experience the thrilling mystery of Gaston Leroux's classic tale, The Mystery of the Yellow Room, as it is brought to life in this dramatic …

Le Mystère de la chambre jaune

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Le mystère est grand. On a essayé de tuer mademoiselle Stangerson dans une chambre fermée de l'intérieur, aucun …

The Man with the Black Feather

Read by Adrian Wilson 3.8
Theophrastus Longuet is a retired manufacturer of rubber stamps in Paris. He now spends his days relaxing, safe from life’s vicissitudes. wi…

The Dark Road: Further Adventures of Chéri-Bibi

Read by Adrian Wilson 3.8
One of a series of exciting adventure stories featuring Leroux's criminal mastermind Chéri-Bibi. When the story starts the "asto…

El fantasma de la ópera

Read by Mongope 4.8
El fantasma de la ópera es una novela gótica, basada en hechos reales, que nos cuenta la historia de Erik. Un ser extrañ…

Le Fantôme de l'Opéra

Read by Bidou 5
Vers 1900, des événements surnaturels se déroulent à l'Opéra Garnier. Les directeurs de l'Opéra co…