The Price of Salt

Originally published in 1952 under the pseudonym Claire Morgan, 'The Price of Salt' is a groundbreaking novel by Patricia Highsmith. It tells the story of Therese Belivet, a young aspiring set designer, and her romantic relationship with Carol Aird, an older woman going through a difficult divorce. The novel is notable for its portrayal of a same-sex relationship with a relatively positive ending, which was rare for its time.