"House of the Seven Gables" is a novel written by Nathaniel Hawthorne, published in 1851. The story revolves around a mysterious, old mansion in Salem, Massachusetts, which is home to the Pyncheon family. The house is known for its seven gables and a dark history involving greed, guilt, and a family curse. The plot follows Hepzibah Pyncheon, a descendant of the family, as she struggles to maintain the house and her family's legacy. The arrival of Holgrave, a distant relative, brings new dynamics and challenges. Themes of fate, history, and the impact of the past are central to the narrative.