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

Basil got off the bike and adjusted the carburetor again. “This should do it.” He climbed back on the bike and pumped the throttle.


“Don’t flood the bloody thing,” Leander said.


“I won’t,” Basil snapped as he jumped on the starter one more time. The engine started.


Leander stared straight ahead to hide his fear from Basil. The leather jacket was even hotter with the added heat coming off the engine.


“Put the goggles on!” Basil shouted and revved the engine. Leander complied. Basil let out the clutch and gave the motorbike petrol. The bike lurched forward; Leander braced himself against the front of the sidecar and gave Basil a look through his goggles. Basil’s evil grin melted across his face as he gave the bike more petrol and it accelerated. They were finally off for their picnic in the country.


Chapter 67