A classic is not just born, it carefully sculpted at the hands of a writer who envisions it and creates it the way he has it in his thoughts. With the names like Charles Dickens that needs no introduction, the book is an absolute unputdownable with its gripping plot. Set against the backdrop of the social and political situation of England and Paris during the late 1780s and early 1790s, it is a story of human emotions of love, sacrifice, guilt, fear and even duties towards one's family the book is wonderful read. The book and the name thoroughly deserve a proud place in your bookshelf.