--- product_id: 333012359 title: "PENGUIN A Tale of Two Cities" price: "€ 16.41" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 5 url: https://www.desertcart.de/products/333012359-penguin-a-tale-of-two-cities store_origin: DE region: Germany --- # Set during French Revolution 4.5/5 star rating Classic literary masterpiece PENGUIN A Tale of Two Cities **Price:** € 16.41 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 📖 Own the story that shaped literary history — don’t miss out! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** PENGUIN A Tale of Two Cities - **How much does it cost?** € 16.41 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.de](https://www.desertcart.de/products/333012359-penguin-a-tale-of-two-cities) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Compact Yet Powerful:** One of Dickens’ shorter novels with relentless pace and unforgettable characters. - • **Critically Acclaimed & Loved:** Join thousands of readers who gave it a 4.5-star rating. - • **Timeless Classic, Reimagined:** Dive into Dickens' gripping tale of love, sacrifice, and revolution. - • **Collector’s Edition Quality:** New store stock with expert editorial notes by Richard Maxwell. - • **Historical Drama Meets Personal Tragedy:** Experience the vivid contrast between London’s calm and Paris’ chaos. ## Overview Penguin Classics’ edition of 'A Tale of Two Cities' by Charles Dickens offers a masterful blend of historical fiction and personal drama set against the French Revolution. Featuring expert editorial notes and a compelling narrative, this edition is a must-have for lovers of classic literature, boasting a strong 4.5-star rating from over 3,800 readers. ## Description 'It was the best of times, it was the worst of times...' Vividly interweaving epic historical drama with personal tragedy, Dickens's gripping novel depicts the lives of two very different men, Charles Darnay, an exiled French aristocrat, and Sydney Carton, a disreputable but brilliant English lawyer, as they become enmeshed through their love for Lucie Manette, the daughter of a political prisoner. From the tranquil roads of London, they are drawn against their will to the vengeful, bloodstained streets of Paris at the height of the Reign of Terror, and they soon fall under the lethal shadow of La Guillotine. Edited with an Introduction and notes by Richard Maxwell Review: Absolutely brilliant novel - I had forgotten just how brilliant this novel is and truly could hardly put it down. It is one of Dickens' shorter novels and has a tremendous pace, the characterisation is irresistible, and the historical accuracy of the uprising against monstrous injustice which resulted in the horrors of the French revolution are contrasted to the safety and peace of London. The characters encircling Sydney Carton are vividly realised, but he really is the star of the book. His very fallibility makes him more real, his intelligence makes the reader long for a better life for him, and his heroism is unforgettable. The opening and closing passages are amongst the most famous in all literature, and they deserve to be. Review: Book was dented - Delivery is fast but book covered was not is good condition!!! ## Features - New Store Stock - Penguin Classics May 27 2003 ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #26,341 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #98 in War Fiction #413 in Historical Fiction #508 in Classic Literature & Fiction | | Customer Reviews | 4.5 out of 5 stars 3,800 Reviews | ## Images ![PENGUIN A Tale of Two Cities - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91ptoYiDzeL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Absolutely brilliant novel *by A***N on 25 March 2026* I had forgotten just how brilliant this novel is and truly could hardly put it down. It is one of Dickens' shorter novels and has a tremendous pace, the characterisation is irresistible, and the historical accuracy of the uprising against monstrous injustice which resulted in the horrors of the French revolution are contrasted to the safety and peace of London. The characters encircling Sydney Carton are vividly realised, but he really is the star of the book. His very fallibility makes him more real, his intelligence makes the reader long for a better life for him, and his heroism is unforgettable. The opening and closing passages are amongst the most famous in all literature, and they deserve to be. ### ⭐ Book was dented *by K***N on 29 May 2023* Delivery is fast but book covered was not is good condition!!! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good quality *by A***Y on 13 August 2025* It gets a bit boring reading this dude at times but the novel overall is quite enjoyable --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.de/products/333012359-penguin-a-tale-of-two-cities](https://www.desertcart.de/products/333012359-penguin-a-tale-of-two-cities) --- *Product available on Desertcart Germany* *Store origin: DE* *Last updated: 2026-07-16*