There is a novel named Of Beetles and Angels by Mawi Asgedom, and his book was an extraordinary adventure from a refugee camp TO HARVARD.
His book teaches us that even if you're at the lowest point in life, try and you can get what you want.
This reveal the importance of the past, so we as the reader can understand the things happening in the present. ( so if the answer is not right I tried my best to answer it)
1. House of dusk- dark, whispers in the background
2.dark