by Aylmer Maude
First published 2020
As Napoleon's forces invade, the lives of the Bolkonskys, Bezukhovs, and Kuragins intertwine through love, loss, and the horrors of war. Amidst the chaos, they grapple with questions of duty, morality, and their place in a rapidly changing world. This sweeping historical drama explores the fragility of human existence and the resilience of the human spirit.
Genres: fiction, drama, literary-fiction, historical-fiction, 20th-century, 19th-century
Vibes: atmospheric, emotional, thought-provoking
Tropes: epic, war
Setting: Russia
Period: 19th-century, 20th-century
596 pages · Paperback · Independently published
Content warnings: violence, war