The Pyncheon Family is a fictional lineage from Nathaniel Hawthorne's novel, The House of the Seven Gables. They are depicted as a once-prominent family in New England, known for their ancestral home, which is filled with history and secrets. The family's fortunes decline over generations, leading to themes of guilt, retribution, and the impact of the past. Central to the story is Matthew Maule, a man wronged by the Pyncheons, whose curse haunts the family. The narrative explores the struggles of Hepzibah Pyncheon and her brother Clifford, who face the consequences of their family's legacy while seeking redemption and hope for the future.