A Rose on Gallows Hill

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Set in 1848, the story follows Nathaniel Hawthorne, who grapples with guilt over his ancestor's role in the Salem witch trials while living in Salem, Massachusetts. Struggling with creative block and dissatisfaction with his mundane job at the Custom House, he experiences deep bitterness and depression. This internal conflict highlights themes of legacy, guilt, and the weight of history on personal identity.