What was the gingerbread called house of seven gables?

The "House of the Seven Gables" is a novel written by Nathaniel Hawthorne, published in 1851. It tells the story of a haunted house and the lives of its inhabitants, exploring themes of guilt, family secrets, and the impact of the past on the present. The title refers to the actual historical house in Salem, Massachusetts, which inspired the story and is now a museum. The narrative blends elements of Gothic fiction with a critique of social issues in 17th-century New England.