Set in the Puritan community of Hadley, Massachusetts, in the 17th century, this classic novel tells the story of two young people who fall in love despite the strict social conventions of their time. Torn between their love for each other and their obligations to their families and religion, the young couple must navigate a treacherous world of politics, religion, and social mores. With rich historical detail and vivid characters, this book is a timeless exploration of love and sacrifice in the face of adversity. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.