The Headless Horseman
Author: Mayne Reid
Publisher: e-artnow
Published: 2018-10-23
Total Pages: 541
ISBN-13: 8026898087
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe story takes place in Texas soon after the War with Mexico. Louise Poindexter, a beautiful newcomer, is courted by two men – 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 environs of the Poindexter plantation.