Emma Bielecki Reihenfolge der Bücher (Chronologisch)

The original story behind the famous musical is a haunting thriller with a romantic heart. Set in 1880s Paris, the Palais Garnier Opera House is haunted by Erik, a disfigured musical genius who obsessively loves young soprano Christine Daaé. When Christine’s childhood friend Raoul rekindles his affection for her, Erik's jealousy ignites. He demands that Christine star in Faust and sabotages the production when ignored, leading to chaos. Erik abducts Christine to his lair, revealing his deformed face. Though horrified, she shows compassion, but Erik overhears her plans to escape with Raoul, intensifying his rage. During a performance, he abducts Christine again, threatening to destroy the opera house unless she marries him. Raoul and the Persian, a regular at the opera house, attempt a rescue but are captured. To save them, Christine agrees to Erik’s demands. Touched by her kindness, Erik frees them, confessing he has never known love. He asks Christine to return his ring after his death. Heartbroken, Erik dies soon after, and Christine fulfills his wish, burying him in secrecy. She and Raoul elope, leaving the dark events of the opera house behind. Little treasures, the FLAME TREE COLLECTABLE CLASSICS are chosen to create a delightful and timeless home library, featuring deluxe cover treatments, ribbon markers, luxury endpapers, and gilded edges, along with a Glossary of Victorian and Literary terms for modern readers.