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

“I know what you were talking about. I think we’re both the recipients of God’s filial love in our distinct situations.”


“I suppose we are. As much as I used to be jealous of you and the extra time you got to spend with Father John while I was doing chores, we really were in the same boat.”


“And what about us? How would you characterize our love?” Raphael asked.


“‘Our love?’ What do you mean by ‘our love,’ sir?”


“What do I mean by ‘our love?’ The love I showed you physically in this bed.”


Leander grinned. “Oh, you know I love you, kind sir. That’s why I keep you around.”


“No, that’s why I let you hang around like a mangy alley cat is more like it.”


“The truth is, Ray, you kept me going and gave me a reason to excel.”


“No, it was you who kept me sane and helped me adjust to life with Father John,” Raphael said. “I mean, what would I have done without you, bawled myself dry that first night?”


After a moment, Leander asked, “Are you still upset with them?”


Chapter 15