Feb. 13, 2026

THE HOUSE OF THE SEVEN GABLES Chapter 15: The Scowl and Smile

THE HOUSE OF THE SEVEN GABLES Chapter 15: The Scowl and Smile
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This chapter is where the slow-burn tension of the novel finally catches fire. With Phoebe gone, the "protective sunshine" has vanished, leaving Hepzibah and Clifford vulnerable to the family’s most dangerous predator.

Show Notes Summary: The Scowl and Smile

In this episode, we break down Chapter 15, a masterclass in psychological tension and the deconstruction of a villain. With a storm brewing outside, an even darker presence enters the House of the Seven Gables: Judge Jaffrey Pyncheon.

Credits

  • Producer Gizelle Erickson
  • Executive Producer Jon Hagadorn
  • LibriVox recording read by: Mark F. Smith
  • Music: Thanks to Sound Gallery By Dmitry Taras "Scary Horror Music"

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