The House of the Seven Gables

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Set against the backdrop of a cursed ancestral home, the story centers on Hepzibah Pyncheon and her brother Clifford, recently released from prison. Their family's dark legacy, rooted in the unscrupulous acquisition of land, looms over them, creating a haunting atmosphere. As they navigate their troubled lives, the novel explores themes of guilt, redemption, and the impact of history on the present. The suspense builds around whether they will succumb to the curse or find a way to break free from their family's tragic past.