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“The House of the Seven Gables opens in Salem during the witch hunts. Colonel Pyncheon has Matthew Maule convicted as a witch so he can take over his land. Maule laid a curse on Colonel and all of his descendents, telling him that God would give them blood to drink as a punishment for this evil injustice. Colonel builds a house with seven gables on Maule's land.
Fast forward to the 19th century. Hepzibah Pyncheon is an old maid living in house. She has no choice but to open a penny store due to lack of finances. The same day a relative arrives on her doorstep like a breath of fresh air. Phoebe is a country maiden who takes over the care of Hepzibah and then Clifford after he is released from a long imprisonment. Holworth is a boarder living in one of the gables who is fascinated with the Pycheon family.
Then you have Judge Pycheon who is not likable from the start.
I really enjoyed this book but had to read several other books at the same time. It's not an easy fast paced read but very beautifully done. If you enjoy descriptive prose this book is for you.
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rowanthea wrote this review Wednesday, July 29 2009.
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