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.