Die Pfeiler der Macht

A stately, sombre period drama of banking rivalries and thwarted love, unfolding with restrained tension and a lingering sense of class-bound frustration.

Created by

Ken Follett

Genres

Drama

Starring

Jeanette Hein, Axel Milberg, Albrecht Schuch

Overview

England, 19th century: Seth Pilaster runs one of the most influential banking houses in the kingdom. When Hugh Pilaster, the capable and talented youngest member of the family, realizes that he has no chance against his less talented cousin on the career ladder due to family circumstances, he tries to drown his frustration in the dive bars of London's working-class districts. There he falls in love with poor Maisie. However, as he sees no prospects for either his professional future or his love for Maisie, he first goes to America, only to return six years later as a successful banker. To make matters worse, Maisie is now married to Hugh's best friend and the balance of power has also changed fundamentally.

How it feels

Melancholic, tense, earnest and romantic. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Class, ambition, family, love

Content

Mild violence, sexual content and language. No gore.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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