Description
Set against the backdrop of the French Revolution, this story of revenge, sacrifice and revolution follows Dr Manette, wrongly imprisoned in the Bastille for eighteen years, as he is released and reunited with his daughter Lucie in London. Lucie falls in love with Charles Darnay, who has abandoned his wealth and title in France because of his political convictions. When revolution breaks out in Paris, Darnay returns to help an old family servant but is arrested for crimes committed by his relatives. Lucie, aided by the young lawyer Sydney Carton, follows him across the Channel, putting all their lives in danger. This edition includes an afterword by Sam Gilpin.
Information
Author: Dickens Charles
Language: English
Publication date: September 8, 2016
Genres: English literature, Books, Foreign language books, Classic literature in english
Type: Hardcover book
Pages: 520
ISBN/EAN: 9781509825387