Dissolute barrister Sydney Carton becomes hot and in love with the exquisite Lucie Manette. But Lucie remains oblivious to Carton dedication, also loves and marries Charles Darnay. When Darnay condemned to die by the guillotine and is ensnared in the web of the Revolution, a dangerous plot to spare the husband of this woman he loves is concocted by Sydney Carton.