Dissolute barrister Sydney Carton becomes enchanting after which hopelessly in love with the beautiful Lucie Manette. However, Lucie loves and marries Charles Darnay, and remains oblivious to Carton dedication. When Darnay condemned to die by the guillotine and is ensnared in the web of the Revolution, a treacherous plot to free the husband is concocted by Sydney Carton.