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A Tale of Two Cities | Book the First, Chapters 1, 2, and 3 Summary and Analysis

Book the First: Recalled to Life
Chapter 1: The Period
Chapter 2: The Mail
Chapter 3: The Night Shadows

New Characters
Jerry Cruncher: messenger who becomes valet and personal messenger for Jarvis Lorry

Jarvis Lorry: lifelong bachelor and clerk at Tellson’s Bank; he is a friend of the Manette’s and Charles Darnay

Summary
The year is 1775. France is described as on the verge of revolution; England is said to be “scarcely” better. A coach is taking the mail to Dover....





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