The phantom of the opera

"The Phantom of the Opera" is a novel written by Gaston Leroux and first published in 1910. The story is set in the Paris Opera House and follows a mysterious masked figure known as the Phantom, who lives in the catacombs beneath the opera house. The Phantom falls in love with Christine Daaé, a beautiful young soprano, and uses his influence to help her become a star. However, his obsessive love leads to a series of dramatic and tragic events.