Charles Dickens

A Tale of Two Cities Charles Dickens

Publisher Marketing:""It is a far, far better thing that I do, than I have ever done; it is a far, far better rest that I go to than I have ever known."" From the author of "David Copperfield" and "A Christmas Carol" comes a novel which is among the most celebrated works in the history of literary fiction. Dickens' two cities are London and Paris during the time of the French Revolution. Dr. Manette, a French physician, having been called in to treat a young peasant and his sister, realizes that they have been cruelly abused by the Marquis de St. Evremonde and his brother. To ensure Dr. Manette's silence, the Marquis has him confined for eighteen years in the Bastille. As the story opens, the doctor has just been released. He is brought to England where he gradually recovers his health and his sanity. Charles Darnay, concealing his identity as the cruel Marquis' nephew, has left France and renounced his heritage. He falls in love with Lucie, Dr. Manette's daughter, and they are happily married. When he is called to Paris to save a servant condemned by the mob, Darnay himself is imprisoned, setting off a chain of events which will entwine the lives of Darnay and the degenerate barrister Sydney Carton in ways that reveal the profound effects of revenge, love, and redemption. This novel is part of Brilliance Audio's extensive Classic Collection, bringing you timeless masterpieces that you and your family are sure to love. Review Citations: School Library Journal 08/01/2008 pg. 66 (EAN 9781400136360, Compact Disc) Library Journal 09/15/2008 pg. 94 (EAN 9781400136360, Compact Disc) Library Journal 09/15/2008 pg. 94 (EAN 9781400156368, MP3 CD) Library Journal 09/15/2008 pg. 94 (EAN 9781400106363, Compact Disc) Voice of Youth Advocates 12/01/2007 pg. 466 (EAN 9780791092934, Library Binding) Kliatt 07/01/2006 pg. 42 (EAN 9780792739821, Compact Disc) - *Starred Review Booklist 11/15/1993 pg. 640 (EAN 9781561001392, Analog Audio Cassette) Wilson Fiction Catalog 01/01/2006 pg. 249 (EAN 9780679420736, Hardcover) Wilson Senior High Core Col 01/01/2007 pg. 743 (EAN 9780679420736, Hardcover) Wilson Fiction Catalog 01/01/2010 pg. 168 (EAN 9780679420736, Hardcover) Wilson Senior High Core Col 01/01/2011 pg. 919 (EAN 9780679420736, Hardcover) Wilson Fiction Catalog 01/01/2014 pg. 217 (EAN 9780679420736, Hardcover) Ingram Advance 06/01/1999 pg. 158 (EAN 9781572701076, Analog Audio Cassette) Audio File 06/01/2012 pg. 48 (EAN 9781455108688, Compact Disc) - *Starred Review Contributor Bio:  Dickens, Charles Arguably one of the greatest writers of the Victorian era, Charles Dickens is the author of such literary masterpieces as A Tale of Two Cities (1859), A Christmas Carol (1843), David Copperfield (1850), and The Adventures of Oliver Twist (1839), among many others. Dickens' s indelible characters and timeless stories continue to resonate with readers around the world more than 130 years after his death. Dickens was born in 1812 and died in 1870. Contributor Bio:  Schirner, Buck Schirner's professional career has primarily been on stage as a character actor. He is currently active in the theatre scene in Philadelphia. He also does television and radio commercial work, and likes to play a relaxing round of golf when time permits. Contributor Bio:  Gigante, Phil Phil Gigante is an APA Audie Award winner (The Dark Highlander, The Stainless Steel Rat, and The Watch That Ends the Night), and winner of over a dozen Audiofile Magazine Earphones Awards. He has narrated and directed more than 250 books, and was twice named a "Best Voice in Mystery and Suspense" by Audiofile Magazine. He has been named a Best Male Narrator in the categories of Romance, Science Fiction, Militaria, and Mystery/Suspense, as well as "Favorite Dual Narrator" (with Natalie Ross). Phil also works in film, TV and radio, and is the Producer/Director of Gigantic Productions theatre company. He makes his home in the Midwest. Contributor Bio:  Bond, Jim Bond is a producer and host of radio talk shows, with an extensive background in theatre and the musical stage.