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A far better rest / Susanne Alleyn.

Alleyn, Susanne, 1963- (Author). Dickens, Charles, 1812-1870 Tale of two cities. (Added Author).

Summary:

In Dickens' novel, A tale of two cities, the character Sydney Carton is transformed "from a youth of great promise to an embittered alcoholic and finally to a man who makes the ultimate sacrifice for love. [Alleyn's novel] ... imagines Sydney Carton's missing personal history and makes him the center of the tale as he becomes a major participant in politics, journalism and in the formation of the Republic."--Jacket.

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  • ISBN: 1569471975
  • ISBN: 9781569471975
  • Physical Description: 353 pages ; 24 cm
  • Publisher: New York : Soho, [2000]

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General Note:
Features Sydney Carton and other characters from Charles Dickens' A tale of two cities.
Bibliography, etc. Note:
Includes bibliographical references (pages 352-353).

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