Widely recognized as Dickens' most esteemed literary work, A Tale of Two Cities tells the story of Manette, a French doctor, and the dark times he endured during his imprisonment in the Bastille during the French Revolution. After eighteen years of confinement, Manette is released to live in London with his Daughter Lucie, whom he had never met. A riveting novel of love and sacrifice that remains a time-honored classic among readers of all ages.