Richard Moore expands on Pinkerton, probably (?) the original
for Owen Parry's special agent, in his historical suspense
series partly set in 19th century Washington.
"Consistantly,>Pinkerton grossly overestimated the
strength of the enemy to McClellan and>bears some
responsibility for missed opportunities... When McClellan was
relieved from duty by Lincoln in November>1862, Pinkerton
also left."
Parry's character--straight arrow, sober--is not so connected
to McClellan and does NOT send exaggerated reports in! If
anything, he is too cautious.
While admitting that authentic detail is a strong attraction
in the series, I feel a duty to defend this character from
being tarred by merely historical facts! :)
Bill Hagen
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