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

Weeks nodded to Mrs. Kent, and she continued.


“Oh, sure, there is the adultery issue, but that’s probably more a matter for them to deal with in the divorce court rather than here. It does take two have an affair, and no matter what anyone says, you can’t force someone to do something they don’t want to do over and over again for five years.”


“Tell us more about Reverend Norris’s leadership. You’ve been at the church longer than he has, right?”


“I was baptized in that church, took my first communion, was married, and raised my children there. I don’t ever remember the church being so engaged and growing like it is today. It is all because of Reverend Norris. He is one man, a good man, but to most of us in the congregation, he means the world. He awakened in all of us a desire to learn more about the Bible, how to lead good Christian lives in today’s modern world, and how to manifest Christ’s love for the world into worthwhile ministry projects like the day nursery.”


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