Sacred Shadows:
A Story of Faith & Hidden Truths
About the author
Dr. Graham Elliott
Dr. Graham Elliott is a dynamic, visionary, and experienced nonprofit arts and culture executive. He has extensive experience in developing and executing forward-looking visions, cultivating major gifts and grants, and managing government affairs, board relations, and large-scale budgets.
Earlier roles include Director of Music at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Washington DC, Organist and Master of the Music at Chelmsford Cathedral, UK, and academic positions at the Guildhall School of Music and Anglia University. A published writer and composer, his works and articles have appeared in the UK and USA.
A native of Abergavenny, Wales, and educated at institutions such as the Royal Academy of Music, St George’s Chapel (Windsor Castle), and the Universities of London and Wales, Dr. Elliott has spent decades bridging cultural and spiritual divides through music and literature. His previous publications include Benjamin Britten: The Spiritual Dimension (Oxford University Press), a landmark study drawn from his Ph.D. research.
Now residing in Alexandria, Virginia, Dr. Elliott continues to expand his creative reach with his forthcoming sequel, Resilient Light, a companion volume.
About the author
Dr. Graham Elliott
Dr. Graham Elliott is a dynamic, visionary, and experienced nonprofit arts and culture executive with a proven track record in strategic planning, leadership, and collaboration with Boards of Directors. He has extensive experience in developing and executing forward-looking visions, cultivating major gifts and grants, and managing government affairs, board relations, and large-scale budgets up to $30 million.
Earlier roles include Director of Music at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Washington DC, Organist and Master of the Music at Chelmsford Cathedral, UK, and academic positions at the Guildhall School of Music and Anglia University. A published writer and composer, his works and articles have appeared in the UK and USA.
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About the book
The Story Behind the Shadows
The 1980s Great Britain is a time marked by political conservatism and societal upheaval. The Reverend Andrew Cowley navigates the challenging waters of his dual identity as a dedicated up-and-coming Anglican priest and a closeted gay man.
Sacred Shadows explores the intense and often painful journey of self-discovery, faith, and the search for love and acceptance within a rigid institution.
Andrew Cowley is a charismatic and beloved vicar in a small English village, and to his parishioners, he is the epitome of moral integrity and spiritual guidance. However, he harbors a secret which threatens to unravel his apparently perfect life.
Testimonials
The novel speaks not only to those within the church or LGBTQ community, but to anyone who has wrestled with truth and belonging. It’s timeless and deeply human.
Andrew Cowley’s journey is portrayed with raw honesty. The writing captures the quiet battles of identity and belief in 1980s Britain with rare emotional depth.
An unforgettable exploration of how courage and compassion can flourish even when society demands silence. Sacred Shadows leaves the reader profoundly moved.
