The House That Jacob Built is a novel by John Gould that follows the story of a young man named Jacob who inherits a dilapidated house from his grandfather. Jacob, who is struggling to find direction in his life, decides to renovate the house and turn it into a bed and breakfast. As he works on the house, he meets a variety of interesting characters, including a group of local artists who help him decorate the rooms. Along the way, Jacob also learns...