The Fallen Leaves

The Fallen Leaves is a novel by Wilkie Collins, first published in 1879 during the Victorian era. The story centers on Benjamin Ronald, a stationer whose rigid views on his daughters’ choices lead to familial unrest. As the narrative unfolds, it explores themes of personal tragedy, societal expectations, and the quest for redemption within the dynamics of a troubled family. Collins' delicate treatment of complex relationships and emotional turmoil makes this work notable in his literary canon.