A Tale of Two Cities

Overview

Dickens' thrilling classic of the French Revolution remains one of the most popular novels in his canon.

Lucie Manette has been separated from her father for 18 years while he languished in Paris’s most feared prison, the Bastille. Finally reunited, the Manettes’ fortunes become inextricably intertwined with those of two men, the heroic aristocrat Darnay and the dissolute lawyer Carton. Their story, which encompasses violence, revenge, love, and redemption, is grippingly played out against the backdrop of the terrifying brutality of the French Revolution.

Reviews

"A Tale of Two Cities is one of my most dog-eared books." —Jackie Collins

Author Biography

Charles Dickens (1812–1870) is considered one of the English language's greatest writers. His works include The Adventures of Oliver Twist, A Christmas Carol, David Copperfield, Great Expectations, and The Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby.