Embraced by Autumn

Embraced by Autumn is a visual novel about Marcel, the illegitimate son of celebrated Parisian actor Georges de Saint-Rémy. Bullied at school because of his father’s scandalous reputation and Marcel’s meek, socially awkward manner, he is withdrawn from school after his father becomes the subject of a widely circulated tabloid scandal in autumn 1896.

Marcel in Myennes

Marcel’s mother sends him to her older sister Albertine’s school in Myennes, deep in the French countryside, hoping to give him a respite from the family drama. Albertine runs an all-girls’ school that has never admitted a male student, so Marcel must dress and act like a girl to attend. Though he fears his new classmates will reject him as his former classmates did, they take a liking to him instead.

Four relationships

During his stay, Marcel grows closer to four girls: Luce, who is quiet and inscrutable; Claudine, a fiery troublemaker; Celine, an elegant pianist; and Mirabel, the class dunce. As autumn passes, you decide which of them Marcel develops the strongest bond with. Each love interest has a distinct route.

Story and artwork

The story contains approximately 200,000 words and takes about 8–12 hours to read. It features detailed character artwork, scenic depictions of the French countryside and an original soundtrack.