In the shadow of Beethoven's legacy, a gifted young composer, Cristofer Vaughn, grapples with the weight of expectations. As Cristofer contends with his looming artistic future, his secluded world is intimately shared with his enigmatic housekeeper, Henri. A master of disguise, Henri finds sanctuary in her male persona, guiding Cristofer through his creative turmoil while harboring her own artistic talents and turbulent history. When a prestigious commission collides with a covert love affair, the ties that bind Cristofer and Henri are stretched to breaking. Entwined fates hinge on a revelation that could shatter their worlds, forcing a cataclysmic choice between art, loyalty, and the pursuit of forbidden passion. 'Escapement' weaves a tapestry of desire and concealment, set to the backdrop of a musical revolution and the quest for self-expression.