General knowledge question

Which 20th-century novel begins with the line 'It was the best of times, it was the worst of times...'?

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Correct answer

A Tale of Two Cities

This famous opening line is from Charles Dickens' historical novel 'A Tale of Two Cities', published in 1859.

This question appeared in the Wizzy Quiz round for Wednesday 30 September 2026.

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