Adam Bede is George Eliot's ( Mary Ann Evans), first novel published in
1859. The story is laid in a village Hayslope. There are youthful and
lively characters, in a quest of true love. Adam Bede is a young
carpenter lives in this village. He is an honest and hardworking man so,
that his master Jonathan Burger choose him for his daughter. But Adam
loves a charming and pretty girl Hetty Sorel. Hetty is unaware of Adam's
love, she is interested in Captain Arthur Donnithrown. Adam's brother
loves Hetty's cousin Dinah Morris, she is a Methodist preacher. For his
love Adam confronts with Arthur and as a agreement he leaves Hetty. Adam
and Hetty's marriage is settled but before the marriage she came to know
about her pregnancy. In fear of social consequences, she leaves the
village, wanders in search of Arthur. She delivers the baby but
unfortunately she dies. Hetty is found guilty and imprisoned.
Eventually, Adam and Dinah realize their love bonds, they pass out their
life in peace and happiness.