Warpaint

Step into the heart of 1942 Buckinghamshire with Warpaint by Alicia Foster. This captivating historical novel plunges you into the intriguing world of artists during World War II, centered around the enigmatic Vivienne Thayer, who creates 'Black' propaganda in a gothic villa near Bletchley Park. While Vivienne relishes her work deflating enemy morale, she adeptly navigates the complexities of her life, juggling an affair alongside her indulgent husband. As secrets and deception intertwine, the boundaries of loyalty and treachery blur, posing a haunting question: Where do acts of subterfuge truly end? Published by Penguin Books Ltd in 2014, this engaging paperback spans 256 pages of riveting fiction that beautifully captures the tumultuous era of war and artistically explores the personal sacrifices made in the name of duty. Don’t miss your chance to immerse yourself in Vivienne’s captivating story.