Wholesale Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens

[Arcturus Publishing Limited] This striking hardback edition presents Charles Dickens' classic novel, A Tale of Two Cities, featuring silver cover embossing and gilded page edges. Set during the tumult of the French Revolution, A Tale of Two Cities follows two men; Charles Darnay, a French aristocrat who renounces his title, and Sydney Carton, a disillusioned English lawyer who works in the shadows of the courtroom. 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. This elegant pocket-sized gift edition has real collector's appeal, featuring the classic, unabridged text, a facsimile of Dickens' signature on the title page, silver gilded page edges and beautifully designed endpapers. Part of the Arcturus Ornate Classics series this book makes wonderful gift for any lover of classic literature. ABOUT THE SERIES: Arcturus Ornate Classics 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.