Adam Bede, a 19th century English novel, was written by George Eliot (the pen name of Mary Ann Evans). The story revolves around four people – Hetty and Arthur love each other secretly, but Hetty is engaged to Adam who is a carpenter. Dinah, a Methodist preacher and also Hetty’s cousin, loves Adam but is reluctant to admit her temptation. The story takes an interesting turn when Hetty goes missing just before her wedding to Adam. Then comes the news that Hetty is alive but is being tried for the murder of a child – her own child. Adam is sure of her innocence but is she?