A Tail of two cities

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Set against the backdrop of the French Revolution, the narrative follows Doctor Manette, who endures an 18-year imprisonment in the Bastille before reuniting with his daughter Lucie in London. The novel explores themes of resurrection and sacrifice amid the turmoil of revolutionary France, highlighting the dangers faced by its characters as they navigate a world filled with political upheaval and personal trials. Critics classify it as an adventure due to the constant peril threatening the protagonists' lives.