In which Élise schemes and Raoul charms. Catch up with Fantôme from the beginning Suddenly, Raoul was at his most charming. His beatific happiness was evident from his face and carried into his manner, and all the ladies of his sister-in-law's circle dissolved into fits of giggles at his charm. Previously handsome but stoic, considered... Continue Reading →
Fantôme – Chapter 11, Part 1
In which the lovers admit to each other the depth of their feelings. Catch up with Fantôme from the beginning It was the very next day that a ragamuffin child came calling for Viscomte Raoul de Chagny saying he was from the Opera. Shooed away from the front he tried the back, and was given... Continue Reading →
Fantôme – Chapter 9, Part 10
In which Raoul first hears the name of Éric.
Fantôme – Chapter 9, Part 8
In which our Fantôme gets to enjoy the party.
Fantôme – Chapter 9, Part 7
In which quiet Raoul finds himself the beau of the ball.
Fantôme – Chapter 9, Part 6
In which we anticipate more parties, and the proper preparations must be made.
Fantôme – Chapter 9, Part 5
In which a drunken Raoul sees a vision of his heart's desire in the night.
Fantôme – Chapter 9, Part 4
In the shadows of the opera, an astrakhan cap. A fluttering cape. The shiver of the shoulders as a cold porcelain mask touches cheek and nose and forehead. Dark eyes, full of sorrow, gaze deep into a mirror. Then music starts to play, perhaps from nowhere: a single piano key is pressed repeatedly, the note... Continue Reading →
Fantôme – Chapter 9, Part 3
In which Raoul meets Christine's guardian most pious.
Fantôme – Chapter 9, Part 2
In which Little Meg acts upon her instincts of friendship.
