The Headless Horseman

The Headless Horseman
Author: Mayne Reid
Publisher: Skyhorse Publishing Inc.
Total Pages: 521
Release: 2013-02-08
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1620874687
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Set in nineteenth-century Texas, The Headless Horseman tells the story of Louise Poindexter, who is a newcomer to town. Courted by Cassius Calhoun and Maurice Gerald, Louise finds that her life takes a turn when her brother, Henry Poindexter, is found murdered. The tale twists further when it is reported that a headless horseman has been seen on the Poindexter plantation. In this classic tale, Mayne Reid takes readers on an incredible journey to discover the killer of Henry Poindexter and solve the mystery of the Headless Horseman.

The Headless Horseman: A Strange Tale of Texas

The Headless Horseman: A Strange Tale of Texas
Author: Mayne Reid
Publisher: Good Press
Total Pages: 601
Release: 2019-11-21
Genre: Fiction
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Embark on a thrilling journey through the untamed landscapes of Texas, as an Irish adventurer finds himself entangled in a web of love, betrayal, and a haunting legend. Set against the backdrop of the aftermath of the Mexican-American War, the story follows the fates of Louise Poindexter and the two men vying for her affection. As tragedy strikes and dark secrets unravel, a headless specter emerges, casting an eerie presence over the Poindexter plantation. Will the truth be revealed before it's too late, or will the legend of the Headless Horseman claim its next victim?

The Headless Horseman

The Headless Horseman
Author: Mayne Reid
Publisher:
Total Pages: 766
Release: 2021-01-09
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The Headless Horseman: A Strange Tale of Texas is a novel by Mayne Reid, first published in 1866. Based on the author's adventures in the United States, it tells the story of Louise Poindexter, who is being courted by the arrogant and vindictive Cassius Calhoun and the dashing but poor mustanger Maurice Gerald. Calhoun plots to eliminate his rival when tragedy strikes: Louise's brother, the young Henry Poindexter, is murdered. All clues point to Maurice Gerald as the assassin. At the same time, a headless rider is spotted in the Poindexter plantation.