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Fallen Leaves

Fallen Leaves

Wilkie Collins

In Fallen Leaves, we follow Amelius Goldenheart, a hero unjustly cast out from a Utopian community in New England, as he embarks on a transformative journey in London. His path intertwines with a series of remarkable women, each embodying the essence of a fallen leaf that he feels compelled to save. Among them is the very woman whose actions led to his expulsion, the troubled wife of his only friend, a young prostitute seeking a way out, and his own fiancée. As Amelius strives to aid these women while grappling with the complexities of a foreign society, both he and the women he encounters are pushed to their limits. - Summary by Carolin

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  • 67 - Tourmalin’s Time Cheques-F. Anstey

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    Mon, 24 Aug 2026
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