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

“If you’ve been to the church, you know the crown jewel for the neighborhood is the day nursery. Even I might admit in the excitement of the idea of a day nursery certain aspects of the remodeling of the space may have been overlooked. I, too, am saddened about the fire and the lives lost. But when I look at all the working class families that the day nursery serves, and has serviced over the years, I can’t be persuaded to think it is the brainchild of the evil man the prosecution has painted for you.”


A few of the jurors shifted in their seats.


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