"It was the best of times, it was the worst of times." From its opening line, Charles Dickens's A Tale of Two Cities professes to be a tale of duality. But look again. Beneath this duality lies unexpected complexity. Dismantling Dichotomies uncovers surprising connections between victims and villains, between order and upheaval, between sincerity and deceit, between heroines and housewives. Discover how a lost soul, without purpose or self-respect, can resurrect the hope of a whole community.