Book excerpt: "The Fallen Leaves" by Wilkie Collins details Amelius Goldenheart, an American Christian Socialist's, sojourn to England after his untimely exile from the Utopian commune where he resided. Once in England, he finds he has tremendous difficulties adapting to his new way of life, especially when elements of his recent past life begin to resurface. In particular, the novel follows Goldenheart's relationship with four women who are his titular golden leaves.