Posted by andyb on January 04, 2012 at 12:22:35 user beardbiter.
In Reply to: Re: Clear Ransome influence posted by Duncan on January 04, 2012 at 00:40:40:
Joan Aiken (Wolves of Willoughyby Chase etc) has suggested that the Swallows are themselves based on the Nesbit's Bastable family (The Treasurer Seeekers, The Woodbegoods etc)