Illegitimate son of a wealthy nobleman who gains recognition, marries Hélène Kuragina, and learns of her infidelity. He comforts Natasha, volunteers at Borodino, disguises himself to assassinate Napoleon, is captured, freed by partisans, and eventually reunites with Natasha.
Long-standing companionship that anchors their personal and wartime journeys.
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