A Book Cover Create an elegant gothic book cover for *Before Jane Eyre*, a historical mystery prequel to *Jane Eyre*. The design should evoke early 19th-century England — moody, mysterious, and romantic — blending *Brontëan gothic atmosphere* with *literary sophistication*. **Visual Composition:** * A **mist-shrouded English manor (Thornfield Hall)** or **Ferndean Manor** silhouette in the background, half-veiled by fog and moonlight. * In the foreground, a **flickering candle**, **sealed letter**, or **antique locket** on an old desk or casebook — hinting at hidden secrets and investigations. * Subtle overlay of **faint handwritten script** or **aged parchment texture** for depth. * Include hints of **moors or distant trees** under a twilight sky for atmosphere. **Mood & Lighting:** * Soft candlelight against cool twilight blues and muted greys. * Mist, moonlight, and faint warm highlights — evoking both secrecy and emotional warmth. * Tone: gothic, romantic, mysterious. **Typography:** * Title: *Before Jane Eyre* — in an elegant serif font (Baskerville or Garamond style), gold or ivory lettering. * Subtitle: *The secrets of Thornfield began long before Jane Eyre arrived* — in graceful handwritten script or small italic serif. * Author name: placed at bottom, understated but classic. **Color Palette:** Deep forest green, ivory parchment, muted gold, twilight blue, and shadowed grey — consistent with *The Ferndean Files* brand aesthetic. **Overall Feel:** * A timeless, literary, and haunting cover — romantic yet restrained. * Should appeal to readers of gothic mysteries, historical fiction, and Brontë-inspired works. * Style reference: fine art realism with painterly detail, similar to *The Thirteenth Tale* or *The Miniaturist*.

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A Book Cover Create an elegant gothic book cover for *Before Jane Eyre*, a historical mystery prequel to *Jane Eyre*. The design should evoke early 19th-century England — moody, mysterious, and romantic — blending *Brontëan gothic atmosphere* with *literary sophistication*. **Visual Composition:** * A **mist-shrouded English manor (Thornfield Hall)** or **Ferndean Manor** silhouette in the background, half-veiled by fog and moonlight. * In the foreground, a **flickering candle**, **sealed letter**, or **antique locket** on an old desk or casebook — hinting at hidden secrets and investigations. * Subtle overlay of **faint handwritten script** or **aged parchment texture** for depth. * Include hints of **moors or distant trees** under a twilight sky for atmosphere. **Mood & Lighting:** * Soft candlelight against cool twilight blues and muted greys. * Mist, moonlight, and faint warm highlights — evoking both secrecy and emotional warmth. * Tone: gothic, romantic, mysterious. **Typography:** * Title: *Before Jane Eyre* — in an elegant serif font (Baskerville or Garamond style), gold or ivory lettering. * Subtitle: *The secrets of Thornfield began long before Jane Eyre arrived* — in graceful handwritten script or small italic serif. * Author name: placed at bottom, understated but classic. **Color Palette:** Deep forest green, ivory parchment, muted gold, twilight blue, and shadowed grey — consistent with *The Ferndean Files* brand aesthetic. **Overall Feel:** * A timeless, literary, and haunting cover — romantic yet restrained. * Should appeal to readers of gothic mysteries, historical fiction, and Brontë-inspired works. * Style reference: fine art realism with painterly detail, similar to *The Thirteenth Tale* or *The Miniaturist*.

Negative prompt

Use negative words like “blue” to get less blue color

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