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

“This, my good men, is the answer which we are seeking. Those of you who believe that we have a historic role to play in this case are absolutely correct. We are at a turning point in British history. We are at a point where monsters like Reverend Leander Norris must be stopped and put in jail forever.”


There were murmurs of agreement, but also dissent.


“That statement is getting beyond the scope of our case, sir,” Juror Number Twelve said.


“The foreman is absolutely correct,” Juror Number Seven said. “If we don’t stop this now, it’s only going to get worse. These people are perverse. Are there any reports of abuse from the day nursery?”


“Gentlemen,” Juror Number Three spoke up, “you’re making generalizations in an attempt to sway the other jurors. I think we need to reexamine what this case is about and focus on that.”


“This man is a sodomite, no doubt,” Juror Number Four said.


“Yesterday, you were on the reverend’s side,” Three said.


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