Ultramarine.

"Ultramarine" by Mariette Navarro, translated by Eve Hill-Agnus, is an enchanting English-language debut that follows a French freighter captain on a perilous journey with her crew. The captain, maintaining a professional relationship with her crew, grants them a break for a swim, leading to a disorienting experience where they hallucinate a young man's face. The novel explores themes of trauma and distorted reality, offering a captivating narrative that spans different time periods and locations. [Extracted from the article]