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In The Adventures of Joseph Rouletabille: The Mystery of the Yellow Room & The Secret of the Night, Gaston Leroux masterfully intertwines the genres of detective fiction and mystery, delivering a captivating narrative that showcases his innovative approach to storytelling. This seminal work, written during the formative years of the early 20th century, resonates with the burgeoning interest in rationalism and enlightenment thought, as intellectual curiosity and analytical reasoning drive the protagonist, Joseph Rouletabille, to solve seemingly insurmountable enigmas. Lerouxs intricate plot construction and evocative prose not only establish the groundwork for modern mystery fiction but also present a compelling synecdoche for the eras societal tensions and urban anxieties. Gaston Leroux, a journalist turned novelist, was deeply influenced by his experiences in investigative reporting, which ignited his fascination with crime and justice. Born in 1868, Lerouxs keen insight into the darker aspects of human nature is evident throughout the collection, where he draws upon the complex interplay of psychology and motive. His dedication to crafting immersive settings and suspenseful narratives reflects the societal shifts and advancements in forensic science that characterized his time, making his work resonate with both contemporaries and modern readers. I highly recommend The Adventures of Joseph Rouletabille to all mystery enthusiasts and literary scholars alike. Lerouxs pioneering contributions to narrative technique and character development provide a thrilling yet intellectually stimulating experience. Engage with the story as it invites you to unravel the mysteries alongside Rouletabille, and appreciate the rich historical context that informs this timeless tale.

An unspeakably ugly man hides in the vaults of the Paris Opera. He has two passions: music and the young singer Christine Daaé. To make her the star of the opera, he uses every means at his disposal, and soon he turns the venerable building into a madhouse, because he frightens singers and staff alike. Christine initially succumbs to his courtship until she falls in love with one of her childhood playmates, the viscount de Chagny, and the phantom becomes furious with jealousy.

Introduced by Mark Valentine. The greatest French detective in his most fiendish case. Even if Hercule Poirot had been born a Frenchman, not a Belgian, he would have to take second place in detection to Joseph Rouletabille, the brilliant young sleuth created by Gaston Leroux. Here, in his first and most baffling case, the eighteen year old reporter astounds readers with his audacity and ingenuity. Who could have tried to murder Mademoiselle Stangerson, beautiful daughter of a famous radium scientist ? And how could they have entered and escaped from a completely locked and watched room ? With the Surete's top sleuth vying against him, Rouletabille is determined to prove only he can solve the case. This classic work of French detective fiction was much admired by Agatha Christie. As a connoisseur of the detective story she said this was 'one of the best'. Others would praise it even more highly than that.

La famosa obra de Gaston Leroux, ahora llevada al cine, en la mejor traducción en Austral. Los rumores de la existencia de un espectro que habita en la Ópera se ven confirmados con extraños sucesos cuyo culmen se alcanza con la desaparicion de una hermosa joven. Sin embargo, bajo su aspecto horrible se oculta un ser predestinado al dolor y el sufrimiento, que habita en fetidos corredores, y que, no obstante, conserva en su interior un halito de nobleza inexplicable si se conocen sus padecimientos. Precisamente esa chispa sublime de humanidad es la que explica que ame entrañablemente la musica y que puede sentirse arrobado ante la belleza de una joven cantante.

- Esta edición es única;- La traducción es completamente original y se realizó para el Ale. Mar. SAS;- Todos los derechos reservados.El misterio del cuarto amarillo es una novela de misterio y suspense escrita por Gaston Leroux y publicada por primera vez en 1908. El reportero y detective aficionado Joseph Rouletabille es enviado a investigar un caso criminal en el Chateau du Glandier.

- Esta edição é única;- A tradução é completamente original e foi realizada para a Ale. Mar. SAS;- Todos os direitos reservados.The Mystery of the Yellow Room é um romance de mistério e suspense escr

- Questa edizione e unica;- La traduzione e completamente originale ed e stata realizzata per lAle. Mar. SAS;- Tutti i diritti riservati.Il mistero della stanza gialla e un romanzo giallo e poliziesco scritto da Gaston Leroux e pubblicato per la prima volta nel 1908. Joseph Rouletabille, reporter e investigatore dilettante, viene inviato a indagare su un caso criminale al castello di Glandier.

- This edition is unique;- The translation is completely original and was carried out for the Ale. Mar. SAS;- All rights reserved.The Mystery of the Yellow Room is a mystery and thriller novel written by Gaston Leroux, and first published in 1908. Reporter and amateur sleuth Joseph Rouletabille is sent to investigate a criminal case at the Chateau du Glandier.

- Cette édition est unique;- La traduction est entièrement originale et a été réalisée pour lAle. Mar. SAS;- Tous droits réservés.Le Mystère de la chambre jaune est un roman policier écrit par Gaston

- Diese Ausgabe ist einzigartig;- Die Ubersetzung ist vollstandig original und wurde fur das Ale. Mar. SAS;- Alle Rechte vorbehalten.Das Geheimnis des gelben Zimmers ist ein Krimi und Thriller von Gaston Leroux, der erstmals 1908 veroffentlicht wurde. Der Reporter und Amateurdetektiv Joseph Rouletabille wird beauftragt, einen Kriminalfall im Chateau du Glandier zu untersuchen.

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Un barrio parisino vive asolado por el terror que siembran las apariciones de un misterioso galán que secuestra a una hermosa joven. Crímenes, misterio, suspense, personajes memorables. Son los ingredientes que sabiamente administrados cautivaran al lector. Visite toda la Coleccion Linea de Sombra

Der junge Ingenieur Raymond Ozoux reist in Begleitung seines Onkels nach Peru, wo er seine Verlobte Marie-Thérèse treffen will. Doch das fröhliche Wiedersehen ist von kurzer Dauer, denn Marie-Thérèse

El fantasma de la Ópera cuenta la historia de Erik, un genio musical desfigurado que frecuenta la Ópera de París. Hipnotizado por el talento y la belleza de la joven soprano Christine, el fantasma la atrae como su protegida y se enamora ferozmente de ella. Pero Christine llama tambien la atencion de su amor de la infancia, el vizconde Raoul. Enloquecido por los celos, el fantasma se vuelve cada vez mas violento, y los jovenes amantes comprenden que su amor puede tener consecuencias mortales para ellos.Este relato de terror gotico sobre el amor no correspondido es una de las obras literarias mas influyentes de la historia que ha trascendido el mundo de las letras en sus numerosas adaptaciones cinematograficas y teatrales. Desde 1986, el musical inspirado en esta obra y compuesto por Andrew Lloyd Webber se ha convertido en uno de los espectaculos teatrales de mayor exito de todos los tiempos.La mas salvaje y fantastica de las historias. The New York Times Book Review

Novela que mezcla la literatura gótica con la aventura de carácter policíaco ­aunque no haya un detective protagonista, sino un misterio que descifrar­, El fantasma de laÓpera (1910) es la historia d

A gothic romance set in the twilight world of Paris in the 1870s. This story has been the basis of many films and plays, as well as a world famous musical.

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" Venez immédiatement sans perdre une minute. L'autre est revenu. " Deux ans après les événements du Mystère de la Chambre Jaune, Robert Darzac et Mathilde Stangerson, en voyage de noces, appellent une nouvelle fois à leur secours Joseph Rouletabille. Frédéric Larsan est toujours en vie et prêt à tout pour empêcher leur bonheur. Les jeunes mariés se réfugient au fort d'Hercule, un château fortifié, dans lequel ils pensent être à l'abri. Mais la situation devient de plus en plus angoissante à mesure que les disparitions et les crimes se multiplient. L'intelligence hors pair de Rouletabille leur permettra-t-elle de sortir indemnes de ce huis clos étourdissant ? D'autant plus que le jeune reporter devra, lui aussi, affronter les démons de son passé. Découvrez un classique de la littérature policière.