Book cover, intellectual detective thriller. Evening. A quiet room in a gambling club. Above the table — a hanging lamp with an emerald green shade on a cord, low over the table. Soft warm diffused light. The table is wooden, covered with green baize, expensive, with a slight reflection in its polished surface. On the table: a fan of five cards forming almost a royal flush (hearts: ace, king, queen, jack, ten). Among them — two cards breaking the combination: - The Joker — classic, with cap and bells. - The White King — white card with a silver crown, no suit. Nearby: - A poker chip engraved with “M” and a crown (Master). - A mirrored half-mask — lying on the table, reflecting the soft lamp light. - A metal lighter (Zippo-style) with a large symbol: a circle crossed diagonally by a line extending beyond the circle. A faint light reflection on the metal. - An empty envelope. In the polished surface of the table, large, occupying the central area — the reflection of the Master’s face. A man, elegant, with slight gray in his hair, a mysterious, barely noticeable smile. The reflection is blurred, like a ghost emerging through the cards, but distinctly recognizable. It occupies about a third of the table surface. Behind the table — an empty armchair with a high back. A dark cloak hangs on its back. In the distance, through light mist — a clear but soft silhouette of a modern cruise liner: smooth hull, no smoking funnels, illuminated decks and portholes. Colors: deep blue, emerald green, gold, silver, white, pale skin tone (face reflection). Text layout: — Top: на русском “Анна Архангельская” (white elegant serif font, large). — Below: на русском “Королевский” (golden, stylized, slightly smaller than the author name). — Under it: a line of four suit symbols (spade, heart, diamond, club) in silver with golden letters “ф”, “л”, “е”, “ш” inside. — Bottom: “СТАВКА МАГИСТРА” (large, bold, white font with a thin golden outline). — Beneath the title, a thin decorative ornamental line (typographic element, book style). Mood: mystery, broken order, luxurious club, presence of an invisible master. –ar 2:3 –style raw
