{"product_id":"carol","title":"Carol","description":"\u003cp\u003eA groundbreaking American novel for its honest and sensitive portrayal of a lesbian couple in the 1950s, \u003ci\u003eCarol\u003c\/i\u003e is a truly remarkable story. When Therese, a young sales clerk, meets Carol, a housewife in the midst of a bitter divorce, they share an immediate connection. Together, they leave New York and embark on a journey across the country to explore their new relationship. But their newfound bliss is strained and complicated when Carol's old life catches up with them.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePublished in 1952 by Patricia Highsmith (\u003ci\u003eStrangers on a Train\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Talented Mr. Ripley\u003c\/i\u003e), \u003ci\u003eCarol\u003c\/i\u003e was immediately popular in the lesbian community upon its release. It continues to be treasured today for its beautiful prose, compelling characters, and a treatment of homosexuality that does away with myths and stereotypes. Sensual and eloquent, \u003ci\u003eCarol\u003c\/i\u003e is an important and openhearted tale about love and self-determination.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Churchill \u0026 Dunn, Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53020352643392,"sku":"9781626543126","price":18.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0982\/8912\/3648\/files\/imageloader_e9b5c831-fc29-43cc-972a-aa48f2941103.jpg?v=1786629741","url":"https:\/\/silverstreetbooks.com\/products\/carol","provider":"silverstreetbooks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}