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The Phantom of the Opera
Classic fiction
The Phantom of the Opera
360 pages · First published 1910
The Paris Opera is haunted by rumors of a ghost who demands money, controls Box Five, and seems able to move through the building unseen. Young soprano Christine Daaé believes the mysterious voice teaching her to sing may be the Angel of Music promised by her father, but the figure behind it is Erik, a brilliant and disfigured man living beneath the opera house. Christine’s renewed relationship with childhood friend Raoul provokes Erik’s jealousy and turns theatrical mystery into abduction and terror. Gaston Leroux blends Gothic horror, detective fiction, romance, music, and the labyrinthine architecture of the opera in a story about obsession and the terrible consequences of demanding love.
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Classic Hot Cocoa
Velvety chocolate suits an evening of clues and clever sleuthing.
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- Garnish: As listed.
- Glassware: Mug.
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A warming pour with a sharp edge suits an evening of clues and clever sleuthing.
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- 2 oz rye whiskey
- 1 oz sweet vermouth
- 2 dashes aromatic bitters
- Ice
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- Stir with ice until chilled and strain into a chilled coupe.
- Garnish: Cocktail cherry or orange twist.
- Glassware: Coupe.
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