The manor house

The Valenta family moves to a wealthy suburb of the city; it is a new beginning but the sins of their past haunt them.

In the general post-war misery, the Valenta family has financial difficulties; Eliška discovers a hidden treasure; an old love tension vibrates between Klára, Jaroslav and Vladimír.

The Valenta family struggles to come to terms with their new house and town; they begin to be haunted by the dark past of the family.

As the Spanish flu kills more people than all of WWI, even the Valentas are in immediate danger.

Jaroslav makes plans for a family business behind his father; he is consumed by jealousy and devises a scheme against Vladimir.

Vladimir leaves the family business and sets up a fashion brand with a renowned tailor.