A Tale of Two Cities

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Set against the backdrop of the French Revolution, the story follows Dr. Mannette, who reunites with his daughter, Lucie, after years of imprisonment. Lucie's beauty attracts two suitors: the noble Charles Darnay and the dissolute Sydney Carton. Their lives intertwine as they navigate the chaos of the Reign of Terror, confronting their pasts and the looming threat of the guillotine. Dickens vividly portrays the brutality of the era and the plight of the oppressed, highlighting themes of sacrifice, redemption, and the struggle for justice.