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The Gaston Leroux Library

The Gaston Leroux Library

Written by: Gaston Leroux
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Behind every door lies a secret; beneath every staircase, a shadow; within every beautiful voice, perhaps a cry from the depths. The Gaston Leroux Library opens the locked rooms of one of France’s great masters of mystery and melodrama, presenting his books read in full. Enter the opera house, the chamber, the corridor, the crime scene—and listen closely, for the truth is never where it first appears.Public domain
Episodes
  • The Mystery of the Yellow Room Chapter 1 - In Which We Begin Not to Understand

    The Mystery of the Yellow Room Chapter 1 - In Which We Begin Not to Understand
    Jul 27 2026
    In which we are introduced to the enigmatic world of the Château du Glandier, where the puzzling circumstances surrounding a violent assault invite perplexity and intrigue. The narrative gently unfolds the setting and principal characters, setting the stage for the cerebral investigation that is to follow.
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    21 mins
  • The Man with the Black Feather Chapter 28 - Theophrastus Goes Into Eternal Exile

    The Man with the Black Feather Chapter 28 - Theophrastus Goes Into Eternal Exile
    Jul 25 2026
    In which the forlorn Theophrastus, burdened by a merciless past and a sombre black feather, seeks refuge with an old friend and wrestles with the bitter necessity of eternal exile. With a heart swollen by love yet shattered by painful revelations, he makes a final, poignant farewell that echoes in the quiet streets of winter’s night.
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    9 mins
  • The Man with the Black Feather Chapter 27 - M. Mifroid Parts from Theophrastus

    The Man with the Black Feather Chapter 27 - M. Mifroid Parts from Theophrastus
    Jul 23 2026
    In which an unanticipated concert unfolds within the eerie yet strangely captivating Catacombs, juxtaposing macabre surroundings with the refined strains of classical music, while two companions emerge from this subterranean world to face the starry night above. The narrative shifts delightfully as one friend recounts a peculiar tale of youthful days long past, blending memory and mystery with a touch of historical whimsy.
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    10 mins
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