As the author of children's classics such as Swallows and Amazons, Arthur Ransome established himself as a literary favourite and earned a considerable fortune. But the one-time Observer journalist also led a double life as a British secret agent. By Guardian Newspapers, 7/20/2002 Revealed: the double life of children's author Arthur Ransome. As the author of children's classics such as Swallows and Amazons, Arthur Ransome established himself as a literary favourite and earned a considerable fortune. But the one-time Observer journalist also led a double life as a British secret agent. Newly disclosed records have confirmed what his supporters had...