War and Peace · Location
Bald Hills
Also known as Bald Hills Estate, estate at Bald Hills, the house at Bald Hills
- mansion
- Russian country estate
The old Prince Bolkónski's severe, clockwork country estate, with a lofty antechamber, book-lined study, lathe, and formal grounds. It is abandoned as the French advance and later restored.
- Type
- mansion
- Style
- Russian country estate
- First appears
- Book 1 · Ch. 24
- Books
- 1
History
BOOK 1War and Peace
The old Prince Bolkónski's severe, clockwork country estate, with a lofty antechamber, book-lined study, lathe, and formal grounds. It is abandoned as the French advance and later restored.
Key events
- Book 1
Ch. 54Anatole's Rejected Proposal to MaryAnatole Kurágin visits Bald Hills to court Princess Mary but is rejected after flirting with Mademoiselle Bourienne. - Book 1
Ch. 129Prince Andrew's Engagement to NatáshaPrince Andrew proposes to Natásha Rostóva; their engagement is accepted but delayed for one year by his father. - Book 1
Ch. 343Nicholas Marries Princess MaryNicholas Rostóv overcomes his promise to Sónya and marries Princess Mary, restoring the family's fortunes.
Appearances
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