A Tale of Two Cities Charles Dickens MK Publications

A Tale of Two Cities Charles Dickens MK Publications

“It was the best of time, it was the worst of times, it was the age of wisdom and foolishness, it was the epoch of belief and disbelief, it was the season of Light and Darkness…” The story takes place in the 18th century in two cities, London and Paris. A political prisoner called Alexander Manette is released from prison after his long imprisonment and recalled to life by his daughter Lucie. His life seems to go better: his haunted fears and memories are quietened down, his daughter gets married and he works as a doctor in London. But their mutual happiness is not destined to last long. At that time the French Revolution starts when least expected. The French monarchy and aristocrats die under the Guillotine in a terrible way. The feudal system falls and the new rules spread all over the country. A new
life begins in France, where poor people, humiliated people rule the country in their own way. By fatal coincidence, Lucie’s husband goes to Paris and falls into the hands of the merciless revolutionaries. Doctor Manette, his daughter, and their friends come to Paris to save Lucie’s husband from death. But it is not that simple. They are all in mortal danger. Moreover, many fatal secrets from the past come out and shed light on the lives of the main characters. This story describes the great tragedy of the French Revolution. Human lives can be taken without warning and trial. Devoted love, persistent hatred, unexpected self-sacrifice, and heinous betrayal are all mixed together…