A Tale of Two Cities

Hardback Published on: 17/09/2026
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Bookseller Reviews

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A Tale of Two Cities
A Far Far Better Thing
This is Dickens great novel of the French Revolution and one of his best stories. The historical setting is an unusual one for him but he approaches it wit... READ MORE
Tim Butler
A Tale of Two Cities
Simply wonderful
'The Tale of Two Cities' shows Dickens at his very best. Wonderful characters, a dramatic setting and writing that is so beautiful in its description that ... READ MORE
Naomi at Kingston Bentall Centre
A Tale of Two Cities
You say you want a revolution?
The most popular of Dickens’s novels is also the least Dickensian. Even his keenest fans must wonder sometimes if this is wholly coincidental. There are no... READ MORE
Henry Coningsby paperback reviews
A Tale of Two Cities
You say you want a revolution?
The most popular of Dickens’s novels is also the least Dickensian. Even his keenest fans must wonder sometimes if this is wholly coincidental. There are no... READ MORE
Henry Coningsby at Watford

Synopsis

Charles Dickens’ masterful historical novel set during the French Revolution, now in a beautiful gift edition for the Union Square & Co. Signature Gilded Editions line. When millions suffer under iron-fisted oppression, when anger and resentment boil into bloody rebellion, when triumph leads to savage vengeance—does one individual life matter? Charles Dickens deftly interweaves the intensely personal dramas of Lucie Manette, Charles Darnay, and Sydney Carton with the terror and chaos of the French Revolution. The result is a powerful story of love, sacrifice, and redemption amid horrific violence and world-changing events. A Tale of Two Cities is Dickens at his most compelling, exploring the duality of human nature and the transformative power of a single, unforgettable choice.

Publisher information

  • Publisher: Union Square & Co.
  • ISBN: 9781454966050
  • Number of pages: 416
  • Dimensions: 178 x 121 mm
  • Languages: English

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A Tale of Two Cities
Excellent literature
You live the revolution, excellent Dickens
ralagu
A Tale of Two Cities
Dickens at his best
This story is very uncharacteristic of Dickens. The time and mood are different from what you would expect. However the story is sweeping and as ever Dicke... READ MORE
Canuck Abroad
A Tale of Two Cities
A tale of our times too
At 320 pages, this is a relatively short and tautly crafted piece of Dickens narrative. Nevertheless it bears testimony to the author’s well established re... READ MORE
Tim Dumble
A Tale of Two Cities
A good read
I would recommend this book to anyone who wants to try a Dickens novel. The plot is easy to follow and enthralling, with an intricate web of fascinating ch... READ MORE
AJB18
A Tale of Two Cities
'Sad Ending'
The book starts with an eerie feel in 1775 England. Mr Jarvis Lorry, a bachelor all of his life is heading to Paris on business in a horse drawn carriage. ... READ MORE
'Bookworm' Review
A Tale of Two Cities
Superb Service
Having tried to purchase this book from another source and been disappointed with the result, I phone and spoke to a kind gentleman for a recommendation. T... READ MORE
Dave Picton
A Tale of Two Cities
Good book
I thought this was a good book. It was very interesting and I was very captivating at times. I did lose track of the story as I was busy at the time howeve... READ MORE
Alice M
A Tale of Two Cities
Universally loved
Set between London and Paris, this story is a poem about the power of Love and Family. The narrative thread weaves a fabric of adventures taking the reader... READ MORE
P.H. Maddie