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A Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens Book 2 chapter 5 "The Jackal" narrated by Isaac BirchallSubscribe on YT or Join the Book Club on KO-FI and support me as an independent creator :D⁠https://ko-fi.com/theessentialreads⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfOFfvo05ElM96CmfsGsu3g/joinPodcast Link: ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/13b1qP3WhCWxam9yc49vIF?si=4e279ef4f5f143a0⁠Summary:Sydney Carton makes his way from the tavern to Mr. Stryver’s apartment. The men drink together and talk about their day at court. Stryver, “The Lion”, compliments Carton “The Jackal” for the point he made on the resemblance between the defendant and himself. He also judges his friend for his moodiness. Ever since school, Carton has fluctuated between highs and lows. Carton shrugs off the accusation that his life lacks direction saying that he is unable to match Stryver’s ambition. Carton claims that he has no choice in life but to “Rust and Repose.” Attempting to change the subject, Stryver turns the conversation to Lucie Manette, praising her beauty. Carton dismisses her as a “gold-haired doll,” but Stryver feels that Carton does have some feelings for the girl.SEO stuff I don't want to do. Charles Dickens' novel A Tale of Two Cities is one of the most sold books on the planet with over 200 million copies having been sold world wide. It is the most famous of Dickens' works and set in the bloody and violent French revolution. It blends the great history of the French revolution with the tale of a family. Raising enduring themes of imprisonment, injustice, social anarchy, resurrection, and the renunciation that fosters renewal, there is a reason that this novel has stood the test of time and has been enjoyed by readers all across the globe in many different languages.

A Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens Book 2 chapter 3 "A Disappointment" narrated by Isaac BirchallSubscribe on YT or Join the Book Club on KO-FI and support me as an independent creator :D⁠https://ko-fi.com/theessentialreads⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfOFfvo05ElM96CmfsGsu3g/joinPodcast Link: ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/13b1qP3WhCWxam9yc49vIF?si=4e279ef4f5f143a0⁠Summary:Dr. Manette, Lucie, Mr. Lorry, Mr. Stryver, and Charles Darnay leave the courthouse. Dr. Manette has done his best to become an upright and distinguished citizen, but the gloom of his past washes over him every now and again. Lucie sees herself as his saviour in these moments and tries her best to relive his father from these dark clouds. Darnay kisses Lucie’s hand and thanks Mr. Stryver for his work. Lucie, her father, and Stryver leave in a cab, and Sydney Carton, drunk, comes out to join the remainders. Lorry chastises him for his behaviour. Darnay and Carton leave for a tavern where Carton drunkenly jests with Darnay about being in Lucie’s favour. Darnay calls him out on his drunkenness to which Carton replies that he has reason to drink as he cares for no one and no one cares for him. After Darnay leaves, Carton looks at himself in the mirror and curses his appearance, comparing himself to Darnay, reminding himself what he has fallen away from. SEO stuff I don't want to do. Charles Dickens' novel A Tale of Two Cities is one of the most sold books on the planet with over 200 million copies having been sold world wide. It is the most famous of Dickens' works and set in the bloody and violent French revolution. It blends the great history of the French revolution with the tale of a family. Raising enduring themes of imprisonment, injustice, social anarchy, resurrection, and the renunciation that fosters renewal, there is a reason that this novel has stood the test of time and has been enjoyed by readers all across the globe in many different languages.

A Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens Book 2 chapter 3 "A Disappointment" narrated by Isaac BirchallSubscribe on YT or Join the Book Club on KO-FI and support me as an independent creator :D⁠https://ko-fi.com/theessentialreads⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfOFfvo05ElM96CmfsGsu3g/joinPodcast Link: ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/13b1qP3WhCWxam9yc49vIF?si=4e279ef4f5f143a0⁠Summary:The Attorney-General prosecutes the case, demanding that the jury finds Darnay guilty. The Solicitor-General examines John Barsad, whose testimony supports the Attorney-General’s case. The cross-examination tarnishes Barsad’s pure character. It is revealed that he has spent time in debtor’s prison and has been involved in bar fights over gambling. The prosecution calls its next witness, Roger Cly, who is then exposed as an untrustworthy witness. Mr Lorry then takes the stand and the is prosecution asks him if, five years ago, he road in the Dover Mail Coach with the accused. Lorry says that the man was so bundled up that he couldn’t identify the man. The prosecutor then asks a similar question of Lucie. She says that she met the prisoner on the ship home to England. She tells the court that the accused helped her nurse her sick father, and sways the court to his favour, before swaying them back the other way by saying that Darnay said that he thinks that George Washington would, one day, be just as well known as George III. Doctor Manette is also called to the stand but claims to have been too sick to remember anything. The defence attorney, Mr. Stryver cross-examines another witness when his assistant, Sydney Carton, passes him a note. Stryver begins arguing the contents of the note, drawing the attention of the court to Carton’s resemblance to the accused. The likeness confuses the jury, and when they retire to deliberate, they agree to acquit Darnay of his crimes as the resemblance of the men makes them question if they have imprisoned the right man or not. SEO stuff I don't want to do. Charles Dickens' novel A Tale of Two Cities is one of the most sold books on the planet with over 200 million copies having been sold world wide. It is the most famous of Dickens' works and set in the bloody and violent French revolution. It blends the great history of the French revolution with the tale of a family. Raising enduring themes of imprisonment, injustice, social anarchy, resurrection, and the renunciation that fosters renewal, there is a reason that this novel has stood the test of time and has been enjoyed by readers all across the globe in many different languages.

A Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens Book 2 chapter 2 "A Sight" narrated by Isaac BirchallSubscribe on YT or Join the Book Club on KO-FI and support me as an independent creator :D⁠https://ko-fi.com/theessentialreads⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfOFfvo05ElM96CmfsGsu3g/joinPodcast Link: ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/13b1qP3WhCWxam9yc49vIF?si=4e279ef4f5f143a0⁠Summary:The bank instructs Cruncher to go to the Old Bailey Courthouse and await orders from Jarvis Lorry. Cruncher arrives at the courthouse, where a Charles Darnay stands trial for treason. Cruncher doesn’t understand the legal jargon but is smart enough to understand that Darnay is being tried for treason and has been supplying the king of France, Louis XVI, with information about the British movements in the American Colonies. As Darnay looks towards a young lady and her distinguished father, a whisper goes around the room speculating on who these could be. Eventually, Cruncher discovers that they are serving at Witnesses against Darnay. SEO stuff I don't want to do. Charles Dickens' novel A Tale of Two Cities is one of the most sold books on the planet with over 200 million copies having been sold world wide. It is the most famous of Dickens' works and set in the bloody and violent French revolution. It blends the great history of the French revolution with the tale of a family. Raising enduring themes of imprisonment, injustice, social anarchy, resurrection, and the renunciation that fosters renewal, there is a reason that this novel has stood the test of time and has been enjoyed by readers all across the globe in many different languages.

A Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens Book 2 chapter 1 "Five Years Later" narrated by Isaac Birchall Subscribe on YT or Join the Book Club on KO-FI and support me as an independent creator :D⁠https://ko-fi.com/theessentialreads⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfOFfvo05ElM96CmfsGsu3g/joinPodcast Link: ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/13b1qP3WhCWxam9yc49vIF?si=4e279ef4f5f143a0⁠Summary: 1780. Tellson’s Bank in London prides itself on being “very small, very dark, very ugly, very incommodious.” The partners believe that if it were more welcoming then it would lose its status as a respectable business. It’s located at Temple Bar, where the heads of executed criminals were displayed until very recently. Jerry Cruncher, the bank’s runner awakens in his apartment, in a dodgy part of London. He begins his day by yelling at his wife, the conversation culminating with him throwing a muddy boot at her. Around 9, he and his son camp outside the bank to await instructions. The door opens and a man calls for a Porter, at which Jerry heads off to do the job, leaving his son alone. SEO stuff I don't want to do. Charles Dickens' novel A Tale of Two Cities is one of the most sold books on the planet with over 200 million copies having been sold world wide. It is the most famous of Dickens' works and set in the bloody and violent French revolution. It blends the great history of the French revolution with the tale of a family. Raising enduring themes of imprisonment, injustice, social anarchy, resurrection, and the renunciation that fosters renewal, there is a reason that this novel has stood the test of time and has been enjoyed by readers all across the globe in many different languages.