Jules Verne, Assistant Professor of Mathematics at Lyon college, wakes up to a regular day of teaching sessions at college. However, the day turns out to be like no other he has ever experienced when he finds a dead man lying in a pool of his own blood with his throat slit open. Who is the dead man? Who has killed him? What is the motive behind the murder? Frederick, a budding poet, achieves success on the literary front with his book autumn leaves receiving public adulation. He meets his love, Claire; they plan to get married. Will destiny unite them in matrimonial bliss? Emilie, partner in Claire's business, has been assaulted. Who is responsible? What is the motive? Another murder is committed in grenoble. Inspector Marc is appointed to investigate the murder. What he discovers is an intricately woven plot to deceive and kill. Set in France, 'fall' Is a riveting story of love, envy, deceit and mystery? A fascinating read.