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The Breaking Point, written by Mary Roberts Rinehart, is a classic work that blends elements of suspense, crime, mystery, and detective fiction. It falls within several subgenres, including women sleuths, thriller, and general suspense.
First publish date: 1922
Genre: Suspense/General Suspense
Authors: Mary Roberts Rinehart
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