Withered Leaves: A Novel. Vol. 3 (of 3)

"Withered Leaves: A Novel, Vol. 3 (of 3)" by Rudolf von Gottschall is a story immersed in the complexities of love and societal prejudice during the 1800s, highlighting the strained relationship between Blanden and Giulia. He is deeply in love with Giulia, an actress that he wants to make his wife, but he doubts if she feels the same way, and if she is really who he thinks she is. She is an actress that has defied the whims of high society and the temptations of stardom. As Blanden tries to overcome his uncertainties and societal opposition to marrying an actress, Giulia fights her own troubles. She is stuck between her job and a possible scandal from her past that threatens to destroy their chance at love. Their emotional fights are a key part of the story, influenced by the pressures of society and the mysteries surrounding Giulia's history. The arrival of a friend also greatly impacts Giulia's life, which could make or break the couple.