A Tale of Two Cities

"It was the best of times, it was the worst of times."

With these immortal words, Charles Dickens opens A Tale of Two Cities (1859), his classic story of courage, sacrifice, and redemption set against the backdrop of the French Revolution.

The novel follows lives divided between London and Paris during an era of political upheaval and terror. Among them are Charles Darnay, a French aristocrat who rejects his family's cruelty; Sydney Carton, a cynical lawyer searching for meaning; and Lucie Manette, whose compassion becomes a light amid the darkness. Their fates intertwine in a story of love and honor that builds to one of the most unforgettable climaxes in all of literature.

Blending historical drama with Dickens' unmatched gift for character and social commentary, A Tale of Two Cities is both a gripping narrative and a timeless meditation on justice, vengeance, and the human spirit.

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© 2025 Golden Quill Classics (Ebook): 9782387170316

Release date

Ebook: 9 September 2025