Crescendo (1970)

Journey with Susan Roberts, a devoted New York graduate student, as she embarks on an academic expedition to France. Her quest? To delve into the life and works of the late, renowned composer, Henry Ryman, for her Masters thesis. Upon the invitation of the enigmatic Danielle Ryman, Henry's widow, Susan finds herself ensconced in their rural, secluded estate, where the secrets of the past echo through the halls. Within the hushed grandeur of the estate, Susan is introduced to a cast of enigmatic characters - Danielle, the solemn widow; Carter, the discreet valet; Lillianne, the reserved maid; and the intriguing, wheelchair-bound Georges, the offspring of Henry and Danielle. Georges, once a promising tennis player, is now shackled by the chains of his accident six years prior. A stranger to the musical passions that drive his family, Georges presents a tragic figure, his spirit crippled more by the emotional torment than the physical disability. As Susan delves deeper into her research, she discovers an unsettling resemblance she shares with Georges' former love, Catherine, who abandoned him post the accident. This revelation, along with Georges' unhealthy dependency on his mother and Lillianne, begins to paint a picture dipped in darker shades of family secrets. The longer Susan remains in the labyrinth of the Ryman estate, the more she unravels the tightly woven secrets of this enigmatic family. With each revelation, the threat to her own life intensifies, suggesting that her arrival at the estate may not be a mere academic serendipity. Immerse yourself in this riveting tale of intrigue, as the haunting melody of hidden truths crescendos to a climax that will leave you on the edge of your seat.

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