A Tale of Two Cities
A Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens, published by SoftBook Press in May 1999, is a historical fiction novel that unfolds during the tumultuous period of the French Revolution. The narrative explores themes of justice and vengeance, set against a backdrop of societal upheaval. The story follows Dr. Alexandre Manette, who, after being unjustly imprisoned for 18 years in the Bastille, is reunited with his daughter, Lucie. Their hopes for a peaceful life in England are soon challenged when they become embroiled in a treason trial involving Charles Darnay, a young Frenchman who bears a striking resemblance to the dissolute lawyer’s clerk, Sydney Carton.
Readers will find a richly woven tale filled with drama, romance, and heroics, as the characters navigate the dangers of their time. The plot intricately connects the fates of Manette, Lucie, Darnay, and Carton, leading to moments of suspense and a daring prison escape amidst the chaos of revolution. This edition contains 2241 pages and is presented in English, offering a comprehensive look at Dickens’ exploration of human resilience and moral complexity during a pivotal historical moment.
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It was the time of the French Revolution — a time of great change and great danger. It was a time when injustice was met by a lust for vengeance, and rarely was a distinction made between the innocent and the guilty. Against this tumultuous historical backdrop, Dickens’ great story of unsurpassed adventure and courage unfolds.
Unjustly imprisoned for 18 years in the Bastille, Dr. Alexandre Manette is reunited with his daughter, Lucie, and safely transported from France to England. It would seem that they could take up the threads of their lives in peace. As fate would have it though, the pair are summoned to the Old Bailey to testify against a young Frenchman — Charles Darnay — falsely accused of treason. Strangely enough, Darnay bears an uncanny resemblance to another man in the courtroom, the dissolute lawyer’s clerk Sydney Carton. It is a coincidence that saves Darnay from certain doom more than once. Brilliantly plotted, the novel is rich in drama, romance, and heroics that culminate in a daring prison escape in the shadow of the guillotine.
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