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The Price of Salt

By Patricia Highsmith
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A chance encounter between two lonely women sparks a passionate romance in Patricia Highsmith's The Price of Salt. Therese, a struggling sales clerk, and Carol, a homemaker in the midst of a bitter divorce, escape their restrictive lives to explore love and freedom on the open road. Their newfound happiness faces heartbreaking challenges when Carol must choose between her child and the woman she loves. Originally published in 1952, this novel was groundbreaking for its sensitive and realistic portrayal of a lesbian relationship.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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Ideal for readers interested in classic literature, LGBTQ+ stories, and characters who defy conventional stereotypes. Suitable for those seeking a poignant and pioneering romance set in mid-20th-century America.

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A chance encounter between two lonely women leads to a passionate romance in this lesbian cult classic. Therese, a struggling young sales clerk, and Carol, a homemaker in the midst of a bitter divorce, abandon their oppressive daily routines for the freedom of the open road, where their love can blossom. But their newly discovered bliss is shattered when Carol is forced to choose between her child and her lover.

Originally published in 1952, The Price of Salt was heralded as "the novel of a love society forbids." Highsmith's sensitive treatment of fully realized characters who defy stereotypes about homosexuality marks a departure from previous lesbian pulp fiction.

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ISBN: 9781774642368

Publisher: Must Have Books

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 10 March 2021

Imprint: Must Have Books

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 10.0mm

Width: 152.0mm

Height: 229.0mm

Weight: 254g

Pages: 168

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