Tale of Two Cities is not only a love story about Charles Darnay and Lucie Manette, but also about the French Revolution taking place. Charles carries the name of a hated family who is caught in the middle of a vast movement in France. His only hope is his wife's father, Dr. Manette who helps him many times, but eventually can't. These 2 events, the love story and the revolution, are tied in and put Lucie's and Charles's love to the test. Lucie Manette is a beautiful, warm-hearted young lady, daughter of a Frenchman, Doctor Manette. She has been an orphan most of her life, but thanks to an English nanny Ms. Pross, she grew up well under Pross's care. Word got to her by a Tellson's reporter Mr. Lorry that her father Dr. Manette, whom she thought was dead, is alive. She travels to Paris with Mr. Lorry to find her father. In Paris they go to the Defarge's wineshop where her father was hiding. Her father is in poor condition; absentminded, confused, and prematurely aged. The next day, Mr. Lorry, Lucie and Dr. Manette head back to England. Charles Darnay is the son of a French aristocrat who was born into the Evrémonde family. He is the son of the eldest of Evrémonde twins. He disowns the family name and moves away to England where he becomes a tutor and makes himself known for being very fluent in both the French and English language. His frequent trips between England and France raises suspicion about Charles and his intentions during a time of uneasiness and is called before and English trial and accused of treason. There, a witness is called before the trial, Lucie Manette. Lucie is questioned about her knowledge of Charles. Charles is acquitted on the point that he couldn't be easily identified because of his close resemblance Mr. Sydney Carton, an alcoholic who feels useless and works with lawyers. After her questioning, she feels a little guilty that her answers might have hurt C...