Mary Roberts Rinehart was a prolific writer that is often referred to as the American Agatha Christie. Rinehart's mystery novels are still treasured by millions of readers today and she is the source of the famous phrase "The butler did it." Rinehart's most famous books include The Circular Staircase, The Bat, The Case of Jennie Brice, and The Door.

The Breaking Point is a mystery novel that is set in a small town and centers around Elizabeth Wheeler, a woman who is hoping to find a worthy man but finds all sorts of trouble instead.