Patricia Highsmith (January 19, 1921 – February 4, 1995) was an American novelist and short story writer widely known for her psychological thrillers, including her series of five novels featuring the character Tom Ripley. She wrote 22 novels and numerous short stories throughout her career spanning nearly five decades, and her work has led to more than two dozen film adaptations. Her writing derived influence from existentialist literature, and questioned notions of identity and popular mora...
The Price of Salt
The Price of Salt
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In 1950s America, a young department store clerk finds her life irrevocably changed when she meets a sophisticated, older woman. What begins as a chance encounter on a snowy New York street blossoms into a road trip across the country, challenging societal norms and personal expectations. This novel explores the complexities of love and identity during a time when such a relationship was considered taboo, offering a rare glimpse of hope.
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Carol (Les Eaux dérobées)Paperback, Janu
297 pages
Calmann-LévyISBN: 97827021189625 editions available
