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

“I bet it feels good to have some food in your stomach.” The nurse gathered his dishes and then started to straighten some of the empty beds.


“Ah, yes, Miss Wardlow. Listen, I was wondering, can you procure me a Bible?”


Miss Wardlow looked up from the bed she was making. She noticed a book sitting on the table. She took the Bible to him.


“Here you go.” She handed it to him.


“Do you need anything else before the physician arrives?”


Her footsteps echoed and her uniform rustled as she walked down the long bright ward and through the door.


Leander laid the Bible on his lap and let the pages fall. They settled on Psalm 34. It took a moment, but his eyes focused on the words on the pages.


The Lord is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart; and saveth such as be of a contrite spirit. Many are the afflictions of the righteous: but the Lord delivereth him out of them all, he read silently.


Chapter 41