Two of Dicken's novels are republished. The first follows a group from the tranquil roads of London to the vengeful, bloodstained streets of Paris at the height of the Reign of Terror. The second follows the life of the orphaned Pip from the wild Kent marshes through a series of events as he abandons his humble origins to begin a new life as a gentleman.

Previously published separately. Tale of two cities: first published in Great Britain by Chapman and Hall 1859. Great expectations: first published in Great Britain by Chapman and Hall 1861. On back cover, Great expectations is listed first.

Tale of two cities -- Great expectations.