The House Of The Seven Gables

Set against the backdrop of a Gothic mansion, the story explores the lives of a New England family intertwined with themes of guilt, retaliation, and atonement. Drawing inspiration from the Turner-Ingersoll Mansion and the Salem Witch Trials, the narrative weaves in elements of the paranormal. Flashbacks reveal the house's history from the late 17th century, while the protagonists ultimately seek liberation from their ancestral burdens, moving to start anew in the countryside. The book has influenced notable writers and has inspired various adaptations.