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

Mrs. Dawson could only shake her head as new tears started to roll down her face. She feebly attempted to lay out some bread on a platter.


“Then it’s settled. You must leave right away and go home to make sure the baby will be all right.”


Mrs. Dawson looked up from her work, but still looked worried. “But who’ll take care of the house today?”


“We’ll get along. I can cook breakfast and we’ll figure out something for luncheon and dinner,” Emil said.


“And I can boil water for tea in the afternoon,” Leander chimed in.


“But what if the baby’s still sick tomorrow?” Mrs. Dawson asked.


Leander looked over Mrs. Dawson’s shoulder. Emil discreetly lifted his hand and spread his fingers wide.


“Why don’t you take five days? Don’t come back until next Monday,” he said.


“You won’t replace me? You’ll really give me until Monday to make sure the baby is all right before coming back to work?” Mrs. Dawson’s eyes pleaded with him.


Chapter 27