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8. Thirst

Raoul has found Christine, but she has been given a terrible ultimatum by Erik, the Phantom. Read by Jack Klaff.

Raoul and the Persian have discovered Christine.

But she's been given a terrible ultimatum...

The half-crazed Phantom lurks in the labyrinth of the Paris Opera House.

He is obsessed with Christine, a beautiful young opera singer...

Gaston Leroux's novel, first published in 1909.

Translated by Peter Haining.

Abridged by Andrew Simpson.

Producer: Harriet Lang

First broadcast on ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4 in January 1995.

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