The breaking point
Daphne du Maurier
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The breaking point
Published
1962-01-01
Publisher
Pocket Books, Inc.
Pages
338
Description
Every Sunday afternoon James Fenton and his wife took their usual walk. The pattern never changed. Then Fenton reached his breaking point. The idea of escape had never occurred to him before. But suddenly something clicked in his brain. He was aware of a sense of power within. He was in control. He was the master hand that set the puppets jiggling. So Fenton chose #8 Boulting Street as a starting point for the greatest adventure of his life. He rang the bell and a young woman answered. Fenton had the impulse to say "I have come to strangle you." Instead he took off his hat and smiled. "Do you rent rooms?" has asked.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in The breaking point?
This edition of The breaking point has approximately 338 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read The breaking point?
For most readers, The breaking point typically takes between 7h 3m and 4h 42m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 84,500 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 5h 38m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 12 days • Estimated word count: 84,500 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of The breaking point?
The estimated word count for The breaking point is approximately 84,500 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of The breaking point?
The breaking point was written by Daphne du Maurier.
When was The breaking point published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 1962-01-01. The original work may have been published on a different date.