The Price of Salt
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The Price of Salt is a novel by Patricia Highsmith, first published in 1952 under the pseudonym Claire Morgan. The story centers on a love affair between a married woman and a younger, unmarried woman. At the time of its publication, stories about lesbian relationships were uncommon and often ended tragically. Highsmith's novel, however, offered a more positive outlook, which was unusual for the subject matter and for her typical psychological thrillers. The novel was later republished under the title Carol and adapted into a film in 2015.123
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