cover of the book "The Pernicious Flame". female silhouette behind a young governess of the 19th century and a candle in a candlestick. in the background a fair-haired girl of about 19 years old lies on a bed and is ill. the scene takes place in a room of the 19th century, the girl in the bed has a sickly dying look, and on the face of the governess there is a calculating peace. the scene takes place at night. slavic gothic