Tale of Two Cities

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'It was the best of times, it was the worst of times.'

Charles Darnay is an exiled French aristocrat, fleeing a Paris torn apart by the French Revolution. Sydney Carlton lives a decadent life in London, where the wealthy waste and the poor starve. The two couldn't be more different. Except they happen to look alike - and love the same woman. When Charles is captured after returning to Paris to save his servant, Sydney might be his only hope - but will their resemblance be enough to save his life?

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This is an abridged edition of the classic novel, designed for younger readers.

Book details and technical specifications

Format: Hardback
ISBN13: 9780241776346
Published: June 2026

Number of pages: 464
Width: 137 mm
Height: 207 mm
Depth: 41 mm

Publisher: Penguin Random House Children's UK