Those In Power

Power. The ultimate aphrodisiac. It brings out the altruist or the monster in those who have it or want it, fueling loyalty and sacrifice or betrayal and secret alliances. In this gripping political trilogy set in the Scandinavian power epicenter of Stockholm, agendas and oversized egos collide as Social Democrats square off with conservatives over who will command the country as it faces the challenges of the 21st Century: unemployment, recession, immigration and the environment. The players not only have to contend with each other, but with angry constituents and a press that feeds off a sensational 24-hour news cycle. The unbelievably high stakes - of Swedens future and her place in the world - drive the brutality of the battle. Based on the bestselling trilogy by Hanne-Vibeke Holst.

Episode 1: The Crown - Just as shes about to give up her career and move to Africa in support of her husbands job, environmental activist Charlotte Ekeblad gets an offer she cant refuse when shes nominated to become Minister of the Environment in the Social Democrat government. Charlotte faces challenges on the new job and at home, where her husband also adjusts to his role as stay-at-home father.

Episode 2: The Regicide - When the Social Democrats lose the election, Linda Jacobsson can see immediately whats about to happen. Her husband Gert will stop at nothing to topple the Prime Minister and run for leadership of the party himself. Linda knows her husband for the power-hungry man he is. And hes exercised his power over her for many, many years.

Episode 3: The Sacrifice - Party leader Elizabeth Meyer has never made a big deal of the fact that she comes from a Jewish family. Because of her background, shes begun getting death threats from radical extremists. Yet the greatest problem she faces comes from within; shes slowly succumbing to the family disease of Alzheimers. She has one plan left, however. Shes determined to win the national election and pass on the leadership to her Crown Princess.

Upplagd i sortimentet: 21 mars, 2015