historical fiction
Butch Cassidy is at a point in his life that he is
dissatisfied with running from the law and, instead, longs for a more honest
living. He discovers Jane Toussant singing on stage and is instantly touched by
her voice and her beauty. When she mistakes him for Dr. Noble Salt, who was
called to care for her sick son, Butch plays along with the mistaken identity
and manages to successfully help the boy due to his experience nursing his many
siblings. A few years later, they meet
by chance and Jane instantly proposes that he work as her bodyguard on her tour
through America. He accepts.
The Outlaw Noble Salt took the real-life, infamous Butch Cassidy and gave
him an alternate history, showing a side of him that was admirable and honest. Most
of this story was invented by Amy Harmon but everything felt plausible and I
found myself drawn into Butch and Jane’s world.
Harmon’s version of Cassidy was, deep down, a caring person who regretted leaving home and never seeing
his mother again. The loveable
characters, some of whom were other famous outlaws, pulled me in. The
historical aspects revealed in the tale were also engaging.
Harmon is an awesome author. I’ve read most of her novels.
They are all so different from each other and display a variety of genres, settings, and time periods. But they are all populated with people who must rise above their circumstances. And they all include
terrific love stories that warm my heart. This one is no different. I thought
it was brave of Harmon to take on a legendary character and make him her own.
Thank you to NetGalley for giving me early access to this
novel in exchange for an honest review. This novel will be released on April 9,
2024.
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