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

“You see, the wood is different from the original. The stain is different, too. It’s not as simple as replacing the pieces that are damaged. To be done correctly, the entire narthex needs to be renovated.”


“Then we’ll present it to the council,” Leander said, a bit uneasy.


He did a fine job of delivering sermons each week, but the finances and administration of the church still remained a mystery to him. He could figure and do math and keep his own affairs on a smaller scale. But when it came to the church, his head was lost in the big numbers. He turned to Charles Greene for assistance.


I hope this letter finds you well in your London surroundings. Please let me know how the ministry to the orphan boys is coming along.


Chapter 34