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Gaston Leroux

1 series 9 books in order 1 standalone book

Gaston Louis Alfred Leroux (1868–1927) was born in Paris and worked there as an author and journalist. His most famous work is The Phantom of the Opera, which has been made into films and a musical.

Born
1868
Known for
Joseph Rouletabille

Series by Gaston Leroux

Joseph Rouletabille

8 books in order · 1907–1923

  1. Cover of The Mystery of the Yellow Room

    The Mystery of the Yellow Room

    1907 · Gaston Leroux

    Le Mystère de la chambre jaune est un roman policier écrit par Gaston Leroux et publié en 1907. C’est la première aventure du jeune reporter Joseph…

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  2. Cover of The Perfume of the Lady in Black

    The Perfume of the Lady in Black

    1908 · Gaston Leroux

    A 1908 novel by Gaston Leroux. It begins where novels typically end: the marriage of M. Robert Darzac and Mlle Mathilde Stangerson, held in Paris at…

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  3. Cover of The Secret of the Night

    The Secret of the Night

    1912 · Gaston Leroux

    A 1913 mystery novel by Gaston Leroux, titled Rouletabille Chez le Tsar (annotated edition), opening at a datcha where a general's wife and household…

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  4. Rouletabille and the Czar (The Slave Bangle)

    1913 · Gaston Leroux

    Rouletabille and the Czar (The Slave Bangle) is a 1913 book by Gaston Leroux. It is book 3 of the series Joseph Rouletabille.

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  5. Rouletabille at War (The Gold Sickle)

    1915 · Gaston Leroux

    Rouletabille at War (The Gold Sickle) is a 1915 book by Gaston Leroux. It is book 4 of the series Joseph Rouletabille.

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  6. Rouletabille at Krupp's

    1920 · Gaston Leroux and Brian Stableford

    "Rouletabille at Krupp's" is a 1917 French thriller novel written by Gaston Leroux. It is the fifth book in a series that features the fictional…

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  7. Cover of The Crime of Rouletabille

    The Crime of Rouletabille

    1921 · Gaston Leroux

    The Crime of Rouletabille is a 1921 mystery novel written by French author Gaston Leroux. It is the sixth book in a series featuring the fictional…

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  8. Rouletabille and the Gypsies (Rouletabille's Latest Exploit)

    1923 · Gaston Leroux

    Rouletabille and the Gypsies (Rouletabille's Latest Exploit) is a 1923 book by Gaston Leroux. It is book 7 of the series Joseph Rouletabille.

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Standalone books

  1. Cover of The Phantom of the Opera
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Frequently asked questions

How many books has Gaston Leroux written?

We list 9 books by Gaston Leroux across 1 series, published between 1907–1923 — each shown in full reading order.

What order should I read Gaston Leroux's books?

Read each series in publication order. A good place to start is “The Perfume of the Lady in Black.” Open any series above for its complete numbered reading order.

Where can I buy Gaston Leroux's books?

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Reading order compiled from author/publisher guidance and verified bibliographic data. Spotted a wrong order, a missing book, or any other mistake? and we'll correct it.