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’d like to meet with Reverend Leander Norris myself.”


“Sir, you are such a busy man,” he protested. “Why don’t I try to talk to him again? I haven’t had an audience with him alone since the trial began.”


“No, I think I’d like to talk to him myself. Will you make the arrangements?”


Why Charles hesitated before he answered, he didn’t know. “Of course, sir.” 29


It was two weeks before Leander was ready for a visit from the archbishop. Charles Greene made the arrangements with the physician and the jail warden. On the day of the visit, the warden allowed the meeting to occur in the courtyard where Leander recuperated in the early afternoon sun.


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