“A Tale Of Two Cities” By Charles Dickens

Based on the real story of King Louis 16 of France who was along with his wife Marie sent to guillotine in 16^th century this story depicts french revolution in the most lucid manner.In the story,London has been depicted as a haven for all those who have been persecuted.There comes the comparison between the 2 cities – London & France.

A Tale Of Two astonishingly look alikes,one from the royal evremonde family of france & the other one an advocate from england.The story begins from Charles’s,the former one,who has renounced his legacy & has taken a new surname Darnay,trial for spying against the England but he is saved by his look alike Sydney Carton.Both of them fell into love with the same girl Lucie manette but Darnay marries her.Lucie’s father who plays a crucial role in the story is suffering from relapse because of the time he spent in jail many a years ago.One day Charles Darnay receives a letter from his old servant for his help & he returns to paris,the city which is undergoing a bloody coupe under the leadership of Defarge & Madam Defarge,whose sister,brother & father were killed by Darnay’s father.Darnay is caught in france & undergoes a trial.First time he manages to escape unscathed but next time he is voted death within 24 hours.Then comes the main protagonist of the story Sydney who once again saves Charle’s life by dying himsellf in his place for the sake of his love Lucie.In the meanwhile,madame defarge is killed by Miss Pross,lucie’s companion to france while escaping from france.The entire family returns to England  lives happily ever after.Thus,Characters triumph through love ,heroism &  sacrifice.

No doubts an interesting story which catches hold of you & doesnt allows you to leave the novel midway.Longing to read the original version by Charles Dickens himself.What I have read is the story retold by Lucinda Dickens great great great granddaughter of Charles.