It's 1812. Russia is on the brink of invasion. Three individuals are intent on saving and sacrificing it all.
When Napoleonâs army sets foot on Russian soil, Russia swiftly responds by declaring an all-out war on France that leaves no prisoners behind. From the peasants to the nobility, itâs impossible for Russian society to escape the clutches of war. And when the entwined fates of three unlikely friends come to fruition, thereâs no telling who will suffer the most.
Weaving a rip-roaring tale of love, loss, and sacrifice unique to the emerging new era of the long 19th century, Tolstoyâs epic family saga ÂŽWar and PeaceÂŽ was adapted into the 1960s blockbuster hit starring Audrey Hepburn and Henry Fonda.
It is perfect for fans of Ken Follettâs âThe Century Trilogyâ.
Leo Tolstoy (1828-1910) was a Russian writer, celebrated as one of the greatest authors of all time. Having received nominations for the Noble Prize in Literature every year from 1902 to 1909, his work spans the novels âWar and Peaceâ and âAnna Karenina, along with âSevastopol Sketchesâ, based on his experiences of the Crimean war.
Author of plays and numerous psychological essays, Tolstoy also penned dozens of short stories, such as âThe Death of Ivan Ilyichâ, âFamily Happinessâ and âAfter the Ballâ. Tolstoy remains today a hugely influential thinker, figure and writer on the concept of human existence and experiences.
