I did enjoy this novel, but more so after reading the forward entitled The Custom House, which explains the inspiration behind the story, and was in itself fascinating. I appreciated all the more the thought that went into creating this love story set in Puritan New England.
After being publicly humiliated Hester Prynne is forced to wear a large red letter ‘A’ to punish her for her adultery. However, the townsfolk eventually do not see the letter because Hester is so admired for her skill in needlework and help within the community.
As time goes by Hester desires to secretly leave New England to start life anew with the tormented man that she loves, and their illegitimate daughter Pearl, but he is being pursued by her estranged husband…...
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