A Tale of Two Cities

Review “A Dickens story for winter listening is traditional, and Cover to Cover’s unabridged Tale of Two Cities tops the list this year. Richard Pasco’s glorious reading warms the heart.” — Financial Times”Cover to Cover’s unabridged readings of classic novels are in a class of their own.” — Sunday Telegraph”For classic literature, check out the new “Cover to Cover” series. All are 19th and 20th century works produced in England. They are handsomely packaged in sturdy, decorative cardboard boxes. The series carries the exclusive Royal Warrant from Charles, Prince of Wales.” — The Boston Globe, January 1999″These Cover to Cover tapes offer up a delectable feast for fans of the spoken word. We’re talking class act here – from the elegant covers to the accomplished readers.” (Deirdre Donahue, USA TODAY), December 3, 1998) — Deirdre Donahue, USA TODAY, December 3, 1998 Product Description This novel was written in 1859 during an emotional and professional crisis in Dickens’s own life. It reflects the stark, moody tone of his later works in its portrayal of love and sacrifice at the height of the French Revolution. About the Author Richard Pasco has appeared with most of the major theater companies in Great Britain and throughout the world, including the Royal Shakespeare Company, with which he spent five years. He has appeared in numerous films such as Mrs. Brown and The Watcher in the Woods; and his television work includes the PBS Mystery series Inspector Morse. He frequently performs on British radio, and he has recorded many audiobooks including The Epic of Gilgamesh, Frankenstein, The Aeneid, and The Canterbury Tales. He has also taught and lectured on Shakespearean acting.