Download or read book The Headless Horseman written by Mayne Reid and published by Skyhorse Publishing Inc.. This book was released on 2013-02-08 with total page 521 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.