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

He finished his chore and the bedroom was usable as a guest room once again. Although Emil would never walk across its floor, or any room of the church complex, his memory would be alive in Leander’s mind forever.


Cleansed of his grief and guilt, he collapsed onto his bed. For the first time in a year, Leander slept peacefully in the middle of the bed, surrounded by the warmth of knowing that his life would go on. 27


On Friday morning, after a sleepless night, Raymond Weeks waited for court to be called to order. He hadn’t looked forward to the trial at all, and he definitely wasn’t looking forward to presenting his motion to the judge this morning.


Adan Noble arrived after him. He walked to his position and immediately opened the sealed envelope on his desk. After reading the note, he tucked it away in his briefcase.


“How’s the defendant, Mr. Weeks?” the judge asked once the court session was opened.


Chapter 49