The Point of Vanishing

Maryka Biaggio

Fiction

Based on the true story of author Barbara Follett and her mysterious disappearance. On a December night in 1939, famous author Barbara Follett fought with her husband and stormed out of...

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Based on the true story of author Barbara Follett and her mysterious disappearance.

On a December night in 1939, famous author Barbara Follett fought with her husband and stormed out of their Boston home, never to be heard from again. Now novelist Maryka Biaggio provides a captivating account of Barbara’s enigmatic life—and disappearance.

Barbara had all the makings of promise and success. Early on, her parents recognized her shining intellect and schooled her at home. At age twelve, she published the novel The House Without Windows to much acclaim. When she was fourteen, her charming account of a sailing journey, The Voyage of the Norman D, was released. But when tragedy struck the family, Barbara floundered. Would she ever again find happiness or success--and at what price?

 

Reviews:

"A superb telling of her little-known life, The Point of Vanishing captures the essential struggle of a woman intent on freedom and trapped by family and responsibility. Rich in detail and piercing in its portrayals, the novel captures the yearning to be one’s own self, to travel the world, to think broadly, to live. And it asks: Is the sacrifice of self worth the price?" -- Kim Taylor Blakemore, Amazon bestselling author of After Alice Fell

"Blending known facts with intriguing conjecture, THE POINT OF VANISHING tells the raw, gripping story of a young woman’s struggle to carve out a life for herself at a time when women had little power to do so. From the story of one woman’s hope to her startling end, Biaggio’s tale sparkles with life, freedom, and what it means to dream."     -- Tonya Mitchell, author of A Feigned Madness

"This novel is exceptional in its skillful writing and its vivid portrayal of a child prodigy and a life unraveling...A touching and poignant story that will inspire you to seek out Barbara’s writings." - Historical Novel Society

 

Product Details:

Page Count: 272
Trim Size: 6 x 9
Publish Date: May 10, 2021
Imprint: Milford House
Genre: Historical Fiction, Family Life, Psychological

 

 

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Highly recommended

Maryka Biaggio specializes in writing about real people, and in The Point of Vanishing she has breathed life into another author, the talented Barbara Follett. Barbara found success early in life, publishing her first novel at age 14. Her parents thrilled to her success, and Barbara wanted to live the life of a writer. But family discord interrupted her career. The story opens in 1939, when the reader learns that 25-year-old Barbara has mysteriously disappeared. This mystery drives the story and colors everything we learn about Barbara. Biaggio provides a psychological exploration of Barbara, following her meandering path and exploring her formative years. In beautiful prose she depicts Barbara's inner turmoil and the family dynamics that shaped her. Biaggio's compelling novel gives us a glimpse into the life of little-known person who lived a fascinating life. Highly recommended!

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Anonymous
Highly recommended

Maryka Biaggio specializes in writing about real people, and in The Point of Vanishing she has breathed life into another author, the talented Barbara Follett. Barbara found success early in life—she published her first novel at age 14. Her parents thrilled to her success, and Barbara wanted to live the life of a writer. But family discord interrupted her career. The story opens in 1939, when the reader learns that 25-year-old Barbara has mysteriously disappeared. This mystery drives the story and colors everything we learn about Barbara. Biaggio effectively provides a psychological exploration of Barbara, following her meandering path and exploring her formative years. In beautiful prose she depicts Barbara's inner turmoil and the family dynamics that shaped her. Biaggio's compelling novel gives us a glimpse into the life of little-known person who lived a fascinating life.