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

“Are you all right?” Charles asked him.


“I’m fine. Just thinking about the past,” he said.


“Thinking about going back and changing things?” Weeks inquired.


“Oh, I don’t think there’s much I would change,” he said.


“Very well,” Weeks said. “Although I still don’t think it’s too late to plead guilty, work out a lesser sentence, and live the rest of your life with the church.”


“I am not changing my mind, sir,” he said, his voice sharp. He noticed Charles’s irritation in his face at Week’s feeble attempt to talk him out of the trial.


“Very well then,” Weeks continued, seeming nonplussed.


Chapter 22