Fallen Leaves

Fallen Leaves, written by Wilkie Collins in 1879, follows Amelius Goldenheart, who is expelled from a Utopian community in New England and relocates to London. The narrative centers around his interactions with various women, each representing a 'fallen leaf' in society, including a young prostitute and his fiancé. As Amelius attempts to rescue these women while navigating the complexities of English society, the story explores themes of redemption and societal judgment.