Breaking Point

The Breaking Point is a suspenseful novel written by Mary Roberts Rhinehart. The story revolves around a wealthy family, the Trents, who live in a luxurious mansion in a small town. The head of the family, Mark Trent, is a successful businessman who is deeply involved in his work and neglects his family. His wife, Viola, is a beautiful and charming woman who is unhappy with her life and marriage. Their daughter, Brenda, is a rebellious teenager who is constantly fighting with her parents.The story takes a dark turn when a mysterious stranger arrives in town and starts blackmailing the Trents. The stranger threatens to reveal their darkest secrets and destroy their reputation unless they pay him a large sum of money. The Trents are forced to confront their past and face the consequences of their actions. As the tension builds, the family members turn against each other and their relationships are put to the test.The Breaking Point is a gripping tale of greed, betrayal, and redemption. Rhinehart's writing is vivid and engaging, drawing the reader into the story and keeping them on the edge of their seat until the very end. The characters are complex and well-developed, each with their own flaws and motivations. The novel explores themes of family, love, and the consequences of one's actions. The Breaking Point is a must-read for fans of suspense and mystery novels.The Tribune had carried a photograph of the cabin where Clark had according to the Donaldson woman spent the winter following the murder, and there were the usual reports that he had been seen recently in spots as diverse as Seattle and New Orleans. But when the following Sunday brought nothing further he surmised that the pack, having lost the scent, had been called off.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.