SARITA

By: Natalie Musgrave Dossett

Narrated by: Ashley J. Johnson

In the summer of 1920, nineteen-year-old Sarita’s younger brother, JJ, bleeds to death in her arms after being shot by Javier Salsito de Ortega, a ruthless tequila smuggler. The Texas Rangers have their hands full with Prohibition and border issues. Still, Sarita is stunned when they refuse to help.

JJ’s death devastates her father. Without a male heir, Sarita fears he will give in to the oil prospector intent on buying their family ranch, La Barroneña. Even in his despair, she knows her father yearns for justice, but he is too ill and weak to seek it.

Sarita isn’t.

Determined to prove herself and change her fate, she crosses the Rio Grande into a world of deadly threats––from rattlesnakes to Pancho Villa’s rebels to the very killer she’s hunting. Quickly, Sarita realizes she’s stumbled into a web of danger far bigger and more sinister than she imagined. If she is caught, the consequences could jeopardize innocent lives and put her father’s safety at risk.

In a tumultuous landscape of social and political upheaval, what lines will Sarita have to cross to survive? Will her relentless pursuit of justice exact a price too steep to bear? If she succeeds––if she gets home––will she have earned her father’s respect? Will she have secured her family’s future?

©2024 Natalie Musgrave Dossett (P)2025 Natalie Musgrave Dossett

Sarita’s gritty and tenacious character

Sarita is a gripping novel that truly captivated me. I especially admired the tenacity of the main character, whose strength and resilience carried the story with remarkable force. The storyline feels timeless, transcending eras as it delves into the world of the drug cartel. What stood out most to me was Natalie’s meticulous attention to detail, particularly in her portrayal of medical practices of the time, which added an extra layer of authenticity to the narrative. This thoughtful research made the story not only compelling but also deeply immersive.

Plot

I liked the characters & the plot line. So sad to see what prohibition can do to greedy evil people

Enjoyable read

Very much enjoyed the author’s style and the narrator’s voice and delivery suited the book so well.

Very slow and lots of fluff. Not much substance

Did not like this book. Lacked substance and story dragged Can’t recommend it at all