Project Gutenberg 1999-01-01 Public domain in the USA. 456 Rinehart, Mary Roberts 1876 1958 The Breaking Point Produced by Anonymous Project Gutenberg Volunteers, and David Widger "The Breaking Point" by Mary Roberts Rinehart is a novel written during the early 20th century, showcasing the complexities of love, rumor, and social dynamics in a small town. The story revolves around several characters, particularly focusing on Elizabeth Wheeler, a young girl navigating her dreams and expectations, and Doctor Dick Livingstone, a man with a mysterious past and rising affections. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to Elizabeth as she participates in choir practice, reflecting on her life and romantic aspirations. She enjoys the sense of community and fulfillment that comes from being part of the choir, yet harbors secret dreams of finding love. Meanwhile, her friend Clare confides in her feelings for Doctor Dick Livingstone, revealing an undercurrent of gossip and social intrigue in their town. As Elizabeth grapples with her modest aspirations and the lives of those around her, the narrative hints at broader themes of hidden pasts and societal pressures, setting the stage for unfolding drama and personal dilemmas among the characters. The beginning of the book establishes a rich tapestry of interpersonal relationships, while alluding to the impending complexities they will face. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 83.6 (6th grade). Easy to read. en Detective and mystery stories Man-woman relationships -- Fiction Murder -- Fiction PS Text Bestsellers, American, 1895-1923 Category: Novels Category: American Literature 783277 2025-08-01T10:24:01.608093 text/html 815749 2018-07-06T10:30:36 text/html; charset=utf-8 259768 2018-07-06T10:30:52 text/html; charset=utf-8 application/zip 340042 2025-08-01T10:24:12.701961 application/epub+zip 354643 2025-08-01T10:24:05.003040 application/epub+zip 339452 2025-08-01T10:24:03.371020 application/epub+zip 624948 2025-08-01T10:24:18.304936 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 577798 2025-08-01T10:24:11.743959 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 552043 2022-09-01T11:39:36.269317 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 663610 2025-08-01T10:23:59.640028 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 663494 2018-07-06T10:30:34 text/plain; charset=utf-8 247172 2018-07-06T10:30:52 text/plain; charset=utf-8 application/zip 653693 2011-02-21T11:26:48 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 245936 2011-02-21T11:27:32 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 20859 2025-08-01T10:24:18.444927 application/rdf+xml 12948 2025-08-01T10:24:04.129114 image/jpeg 3330 2025-08-01T10:24:03.849038 image/jpeg 329988 2025-08-01T10:24:01.663077 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia