Literary Fiction White Gold Dark Gray Confusion Entanglement Book Cover Ideas with Protagonist Maze Banknotes

The cover features a complex maze built from intertwined banknotes, crafted with realistic texture and detail, occupying the entire front cover. The protagonist stands at the focal point inside the maze, dressed in a late 19th-century style, reflecting both his era and disorientation. The maze's edges blur slightly into a dark gray background, conveying a sense of vast depth and subtle entrapment, with highlights in gold to give a shining, alluring effect.

Use an elegant serif font with subtle curves, primarily in white to stand out against the dark gray background. The title is bold, centrally positioned at the top, with larger initial letters to add sophistication.

The title tops the maze with sufficient space, allowing the detailed maze design to take the center stage. Below, the protagonist is slightly off-center, creating a dynamic visual tension. The background is largely unobtrusive, supporting the main elements.