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

“Father Leander, I thought you had left me,” Peter cried. He sat up and rested his head against Leander’s chest and went back to sleep.


That was all Leander needed to hear. For as long as Leander could remember, he had been pining and searching to hear those words from another person’s mouth. With those few simple words from Peter, he found the love and acceptance for which he had been searching his entire life. Father John had implied his love; Raphael had rejected his love. Emil had loved him, but was taken away.


“I suppose you’ve made all the arrangements?” Leander asked.


“Yes, the solicitor’s office closes at five.”


“I suppose we should go, make the arrangements, then get the boy settled.”


Chapter 58