Adam Bede

Set in the rural community of Hayslope, the story revolves around the complex relationships of four characters. Adam Bede, a respected carpenter, loves Hetty Sorrel, who is infatuated with the wealthy but unscrupulous Arthur Donithorne. As the narrative unfolds, Dinah Morris, Hetty's cousin and a Methodist preacher, emerges as a crucial figure, especially towards the novel's conclusion. The intertwining of love, ambition, and moral dilemmas highlights the social dynamics of the time.