The Pinkertons Part 1 with Rob Hilliard

Based on a True Story

BASED ON A TRUE STORY (BOATS EP. 360) — We're beginning of a three-part miniseries covering all 22 episodes of "The Pinkertons." Today, we examine the first seven episodes of the television series. Joining us for the miniseries is author Rob Hilliard, whose book "In Freedom's Shadow" is a historical novel based on the true story of Pinkerton operative John Scobell, and includes many of the characters we see in the series.

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• Get your copy of Rob's book "In Freedom's Shadow"
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• Find the rest of "The Pinkertons" miniseries

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