Music & Mirrors
A Phantom of the Opera Retelling
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5.0 • 1 Rating
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Publisher Description
Eric Asher has always dreamed of being an opera singer, instead of making his living seducing wealthy women out of their money. He finally gets his chance when he’s hired to join the chorus of the Grand Opera House.
He has never seen the owner of the opera house. She speaks from behind mirrors and has the most haunting voice he’s ever heard. But Eric still reckons he can charm her into promoting him out of the chorus and into a main role.
Ada Byron’s only true love is engineering, but as the daughter of England’s most infamous peer, she’s pressured into an engagement she doesn’t want. When she runs away to the Grand Opera House, the mysterious owner agrees to hire her to work on the special effects machinery.
But what at first seems like a dream come true for both Ada and Eric slowly turns to a nightmare as they realise that their mysterious employer is both jealous and deadly. She wants Eric all to herself, and she doesn’t take kindly to his fascination with Ada.
As Ada and Eric are drawn deeper into the opera house’s world of haunting music and secret passageways, it becomes clear that their employer has no intention of letting Eric go…
Music & Mirrors is a retelling of the Phantom of the Opera with a twist. Come discover the labyrinthine Grand Opera House where the walls have ears, mirrors aren’t what they seem, and where something skulks through the hallways at night, watching.
If you like complex characters, gorgeously gothic settings, all with a dash of romance, you will love this unexpected reimagining.
Customer Reviews
A wonderful story
I've watched Phantom of the Opera twice. Once as a youth in high school and once as an adult. In the musical, I sympathized more with the Phantom and I didn’t really understand why Christine would choose Raoul over the Phantom.
This new story by Celine is only loosely based on Phantom of the Opera, and it’s so much better. Similar setting, new characters and a story that delves much more into their motivations, fears and interactions with each other.
The Phantom is still a sympathetic character, but there’s a much better understanding of all the characters and what drives their actions and decisions. It still has sad undertones, but with a hopeful ending. So much can be learned from the story, and applied to life these days. Be kind, try to understand where the other person's coming from, look for other ways to communicate and resolve issues. Don't resort to violence as it begets violence (or bad feelings at the very least).
Such a worthwhile read.
If you enjoy this novel, Celine has 2 other series which I also enjoyed very much. Both are light hearted, fun reads, and very enjoyable. The Bloodless Assassin is the first book of the Viper and the Urchin series. Touched by Magic is the first book of the Razor’s Edge Chronicles. If you sign up for Celine’s newsletter, there are free shorts to both series if you just want a taste.