Dominique Marceau is on trial for the murder of Gilbert Tellier. The counsels spar relentlessly, elaborating explanations for why the pretty, idle, and fickle girl murdered the talented and ambitious conductor fresh out of the conservatory. Was it a result of passion, vengeance, desperation, or chance? Gilbert's acquaintances, as well as Dominique's former lovers, and her sister, Annie, the studious violinist engaged to Gilbert, all testify. The evidence they present gradually paints a more nuanced picture of Dominique and Gilbert's personalities and relationship than the counsels' eloquent and convincing justifications.
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Dominique Marceau is on trial for the murder of Gilbert Tellier. The counsels spar relentlessly, elaborating explanations for why the pretty, idle, and fickle girl murdered the talented and ambitious conductor fresh out of the conservatory. Was it a result of passion, vengeance, desperation, or chance? Gilbert's acquaintances, as well as Dominique's former lovers, and her sister, Annie, the studious violinist engaged to Gilbert, all testify. The evidence they present gradually paints a more nuanced picture of Dominique and Gilbert's personalities and relationship than the counsels' eloquent and convincing justifications.
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