Len Thurston, British, 1932 to 2011, mid-century charcoal and watercolor on paper illustration depicting a soldier embracing a laughing woman. This is possibly an illustration of the novel Castle of Eagles by Constance Heaven. Signed to the back: Len Thurston, Castle of Eagles, REF 1925. Note: Born on 12th February 1934, Len Thurston was a British artist and noted illustrator for book covers and national magazines during the second half of the 20th century. His work appeared regularly in Woman and Woman Own, Woman Realm, TV Times, and Radio Times. Vintage Paintings And Book Illustrations For Collectors.