Set against the backdrop of Ashaunt Point, Massachusetts, 'The End of the Point' spans across decades to narrate the Porter family's complex relationship with a place that defines them. In the transformative summer of 1942, with World War II encroaching on American soil, the Point becomes a military base, altering the family's tranquil life. The novel intricately weaves the lives of the Porter family members, from the rebellious undertakings of Helen and Dossie to the war-bound path of their brother Charlie, and the romantic awakening of their nurse Bea. Intimate and evocative, Elizabeth Graver's storytelling paints a profound examination of the enduring impact of family legacy, the inevitability of change, and the threads of continuity that hold us together.