In 1910, the United Kingdom is in turmoil. King Edward dies after only nine years on the throne. The social class system that upheld British society for centuries is being chipped away by social, political, and economic unrest across the Empire. Amidst this backdrop, Reverend Leander Norris is accused of sodomy. After discovering his own self-worth and the meaning of unconditional love, Leander finds the courage to stand up for what he believes is right and pleads "not guilty" to the charges.<br><br>Throughout the trial, Leander's past is revealed, including the temptations that bring the accusations against him. By the end of the trial, Leander is once again reunited with a romantic interest from the past. But it may be too late to rekindle any love that remains, given the circumstances of the era and Leander's likely sentence.<br><br>Love is greater than hope or faith, but can Leander convince a jury that the love he shares with another man is natural?

Disappear with Me

Father John stopped playing the piano. “Leander, only God knows his exact plan for you and your life. Only God knows what greatness is in store for you. What lessons are you supposed to learn this summer, you ask? Only God knows the answer to that question. Perhaps you and Raphael will become great friends?”


He brooded as Father John continued to play the music. Because Raphael’s parents paid Father John for the tutoring, he studied in the mornings and in the afternoons. A carriage picked him up each evening and carried him back home to his family, while Leander was stuck at the parish house.


Chapter 5