A Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens

Set against the backdrop of the French Revolution, the story follows Charles Darnay, a nobleman who rejects his heritage, and Sydney Carton, a disillusioned lawyer who finds redemption through love. Their lives intertwine with that of Lucie Manette, whose family history holds the key to the past and the future. As violence erupts in revolutionary Paris, sacrifice and justice collide in one of literature’s most dramatic climaxes. The plot contrasts peace and chaos, love and revenge, in two great cities—London and Paris. It’s a powerful narrative of resurrection, identity, and historical upheaval.