Gaston Leroux (1868–1927) was a French author known for his influential contributions to the mystery and detective genres. He gained widespread recognition for his novel ‘The Phantom of the Opera’,...ver maisGaston Leroux (1868–1927) was a French author known for his influential contributions to the mystery and detective genres. He gained widespread recognition for his novel ‘The Phantom of the Opera’, a haunting tale of love, obsession, and mystery set in the iconic Paris Opera House. He also penned a series of detective novels featuring the iconic character Joseph Rouletabille.ver menos