A Tale of Two Cities

Set against the backdrop of London and Paris during the tumultuous period of the French Revolution, the novel explores the stark contrasts between the lives of the oppressed French peasantry and the brutal realities faced by the aristocracy. Central to the story are Charles Darnay, a nobleman caught in the revolution's chaos, and Sydney Carton, a disillusioned barrister seeking redemption through love for Darnay's wife, Lucie Manette. This classic work by Charles Dickens delves into themes of sacrifice, resurrection, and social injustice.