'It was the best of times, it was the worst of times...' Those are the famous lines of Dickens's stirring tale of two cities, London and Paris, at the time of the French Revolution. Suspense gathers from the opening scene, the dramatic coach journey to Dover and the rescue of Dr Manette from incarceration in the Bastille. At the centre of the novel are the figures of Sydney Carton and Charles Darnay, both men in love with the Doctor's beautiful daughter Lucie, linked together by fate and by the engulfing terrors of revolution. A Tale of Two Cities was written at a time of crisis in Dickens's life. It is a wonderful love story and, aside from The Pickwick Papers, the most popular of Dickens's novels.
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Classic Dickens tale of revolution, love, and sacrifice.
Who is this book for?
If you're interested in a powerful story woven with historical drama and poignant love, this novel might be just what you're looking for. Dickens's vivid characters and timeless themes make it a captivating read about the tumult of revolution and human resilience, perfect for those who appreciate literature that resonates deeply and offers a window into profound moral questions.