A Tale of Two Cities

<p><b>'It was the best of times, it was the worst of times.'</b><br><br>Set during the turmoil of the French Revolution, <i>A Tale of Two Cities </i>follows two men; French aristocrat Charles Darnay, and disillusioned English lawyer, Sydney Carton. As revolution brews and the oppressed rise against the ruling class, the lives of Darnay and Carton are entangled in a tale of political upheaval and personal transformation. Dickens masterfully explores the extremes of human nature, culminating in one of the most unforgettable acts of self-sacrifice in literary history.<br><br>This <b>elegant pocket-sized gift edition </b>has real collector's appeal, featuring the classic, unabridged text, a <b>facsimile of Dickens' signature</b> on the title page, <b>silver</b> <b>gilded page edges </b>and <b>beautifully designed endpapers</b>. Part of the <i>Arcturus</i> <i>Ornate Classics</i> series this book makes wonderful gift for any lover of classic literature.<br><br><b>ABOUT THE SERIES:</b> <i>Arcturus Ornate Classics</i> are beautifully bound editions of iconic literary works across history. These compact, foil-embossed hardbacks are printed using deluxe ivory paper and make the perfect gift.</p>