Summary

St Petersburg, 1805- a city of glittering parties and socialites. Into this scene step three young people seeking fulfilment in their different ways. Pierre is looking for life's meaning, but his cheating wife is driving him insane. Cynical Audrey is unable to find true love. And Natasha's impulsive and affectionate nature could threaten her future happiness.

But their lives - and the lives of so many of their fellow countrymen - are about to change forever. Napoleon's army is approaching, and soon battle and terror will engulf them. They must learn to survive when their world is thrown into total war.

'Extraordinary vitality wonderfully satisfying' Daily Telegraph

'If you haven't already read War and Peace , there's no better time to do so' Vogue