The Pinkertons Part 2 with Rob Hilliard

BASED ON A TRUE STORY (BOATS EP. 361) — We're continuing a look at "The Pinkertons" by covering episodes eight to 14 of the TV show. Find part one linked here. Coming back for today's episode is "In Freedom's Shadow" author Rob Hilliard. Rob's book is a historical novel based on the incredibly true story of Pinkertons operative John Scobell.

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• Get your copy of Rob's book "In Freedom's Shadow"
• Transcript and more for this episode
• Find the rest of "The Pinkertons" miniseries

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