{"title":"Gaston LeRoux","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"the-phantom-of-the-opera-collectors-edition-laminated-hardback-with-jacket-by-gaston-leroux-9781998667246","title":"The Phantom of the Opera (Collector's Edition) (Laminated Hardback with Jacket)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCollector's Edition Laminated Hardback with Jacket\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSet in the grand Palais Garnier opera house in Paris, \u003cem\u003eThe Phantom of the Opera\u003c\/em\u003e follows the mysterious figure Erik, known as the Phantom, who lives beneath the opera house. When he becomes infatuated with Christine, a young and talented soprano, his obsessive love intertwines with his dangerous control over the theatre. Christine, torn between Erik's dark allure and her love for Raoul, finds herself at the centre of Erik's schemes and the opera's unravelling drama. Filled with gothic romance, mystery, and passion, the story explores themes of love, obsession, and the haunting power of unfulfilled dreams.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Phantom of the Opera\u003c\/em\u003e by Gaston Leroux is historically significant for blending gothic fiction with elements of mystery and romance, creating a unique literary hybrid. Published as a serial in 1909-1910, the novel drew inspiration from real events at the Palais Garnier opera house, such as rumours of hidden tunnels and an underground lake. Its vivid portrayal of the Parisian opera culture and exploration of obsession and unrequited love captivated readers of its time. The story's enduring legacy is evident in its numerous adaptations, most notably Andrew Lloyd Webber's musical, solidifying its place in global popular culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47643385299180,"sku":"9781998667246","price":112.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/105f82aef53ef75a06b5a2028e51e366.jpg?v=1779227781"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/gaston-leroux-1.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}