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

“Yes, you see, I think the ones against people like my sister are jealous of them. I mean, my sister is with a woman who truly loves her and they are free from the burdens of child rearing. If you look at all the lawmakers and their arranged marriages, I’m sure they’re jealous of the choices they themselves were denied.” She took another bite and stared at her plate while she chewed.


He and Emil remained silent and stared at her. She swallowed and continued. “I think anyone choosing their life the way they want is taking great risks in today’s day and age, but their rewards are great. I mean, look at me, I did exactly what my parents and society expected. I got married.I had a houseful of kids. NowI’m struggling to raise them and keep my husband healthy at the same time. Look at my sister. She’s an accomplished teacher, she goes home to a healthy friend, whom she loves, but because of her choices, my mother never did talk to her as long as she lived.”


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