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

“Thank you,” he said. “I need to make sure the verger is fed while the housekeeper is gone.”


“By tea time, I should have a schedule for you for the rest of the week,” Mrs. Kent said. He didn’t understand her and gave her a look that indicated so. “A schedule of which families will providing meals and housework help until Monday.”


“Ah, that is too kind,” Leander said.


“And we’d like to join you for tea this afternoon,” Mrs. Kent continued.


“That would be fine. We prefer tea at six o’clock,” he said.


“I’ll let everyone know,” Mrs. Kent said as she left.


“Well let’s have it. I’m starving,” Emil said.


They took the basket to the kitchen to enjoy the meat, bread, cheeses, and fruit Mrs. Kent had brought them.


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