Antonia Forest fans

I've got the book, although I've only skimmed it so far, rather than reading the whole thing. It's OK as a general introduction to AF, but disappointing if you are looking for complex criticism or detailed biographical information. Apparently Sue Simms may be writing a biography. I agree with the comment above - most of the criticism is basically plot summary. The pictures are not bad though - there is one of Athelhampton in Dorset which apparently inspired Mariot Chase, along with Lulworth Castle (owned by a well known Catholic family, I believe.) I didn't know which particular houses inspired the Chase, although I always assumed that AF went to look at local country houses. There is also a picture of AF, looking pretty sophisticated, and a transcript of a letter she wrote, confirming largely traditional opinions.