The Breaking Point

Name: The Breaking Point
Author: Mary Roberts Rinehart

By Mary Roberts Rinehart

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The story follows a cast of town residents — a young choir singer with romantic dreams, an older physician kept awake by private anxieties, and other friends and family — whose daily routines, social duties, and interior doubts are observed in close domestic detail. Vignettes of church practice, late-night wakefulness, household talk and workplace glimpses shift perspective among characters. Personal ambitions, resentments and concealed tensions quietly accumulate, producing mounting strain that propels the narrative toward a decisive rupture.

About the Author

Mary Roberts Rinehart

Mary Roberts Rinehart was an American author known for her contributions to the mystery and adventure genres in the early 20th century. Often referred to as the "American Agatha Christie," she gained popularity for her engaging storytelling and strong female characters. Rinehart's notable works include "A Poor Wise Man" and "Kings, Queens and Pawns: An American Woman at the Front," which reflect her keen observations of society and her experiences during World War I. With over thirty published titles, her writing often blends elements of suspense and romance, making her a significant figure in American literature.