The Headless Horseman

The adventurous novel "The Headless Horseman" is based on real events, of which the author of the book, the English writer Thomas Mayne Reid, was a witness or even a direct participant. Chases, shootouts, a love triangle, the investigation of a mysterious crime, and even elements of mysticism - everything that attracts fans of the thriller genre is woven into a dynamic story from the life of the Wild West. Illustrations by the folk artist of Russia Nikolai Ustinov. Classic translation by Alla Makarova (abridged).