0 romance-fear-faith-guilt-shame-book-cover-ideas-with-figures-eva-florian-emilia-joana-wilhelm-gustloff-ingrid-heinz-klaus-harbor-golden-swan-alfred-dozens-ebd2bdbf8c The design incorporates key elements and characters from "salt to the sea," symbolizing the ensemble cast’s intertwined destinies. Florian’s position suggests introspection and foreshadowing, focusing the narrative on his perspective. The ghostly representation of the characters moving around him evokes the themes of fear, shame, and faith. The Golden Swan symbolizes Florian’s dreams and guilt, cleverly integrated into the mix, while the ominous presence of the Wilhelm Gustloff establishes the historical context. Typography choices create contrast and highlight important textual elements, enhancing the historical romance genre's allure. The matte paper choice, paired with spot-gloss, offers a tactile quality that echoes the novel's emotive and textural depth, inviting touch and interaction.