Set in 17th-century Puritan Boston, this novel tells the story of a woman who conceives a daughter through an affair and struggles to create a new life of repentance and dignity. She is forced to wear a scarlet "A" on her dress as a sign of her adultery while her lover, a revered local minister, remains unnamed and unpunished. Throughout the book, themes of sin, legalism, and guilt are explored.

This novel revolves around the cursed Pyncheon family, who live in a gloomy New England mansion, cursed due to the actions of their ancestor who had an innocent man hanged as a witch to seize his property. The story explores themes of guilt, retribution, and atonement, and the narrative is interspersed with the author's philosophical musings. The present-day Pyncheons include an old maid, a daguerreotypist, and their elderly, reclusive cousin who returns to the house after a mysterious absence of many years.

"The Blithedale Romance" is a novel about a group of people who establish a utopian society in rural Massachusetts. The story, narrated by a man named Miles Coverdale, explores the dynamics of this community and the relationships between its members, particularly the love triangle between him, a charismatic but mysterious man, and a woman who rejects traditional gender roles. The novel delves into themes of idealism, romanticism, and the harsh realities of attempting to create a perfect society.

This collection of short stories delves into the complexities of human nature, morality, and the pervasive influence of sin. The titular story follows a young man's journey into the woods, where he encounters a series of troubling visions that challenge his faith and reveal the potential for evil in every soul. The other tales in the collection similarly explore themes of guilt, redemption, and the often blurred line between reality and illusion, all set against the backdrop of New England and its Puritan heritage. Through allegory and rich symbolism, the stories probe the darker corners of the human experience, questioning the true nature of innocence and the weight of ancestral sins.

Set in 17th century New England, this historical novel tells the story of a young girl who, after surviving a shipwreck that killed her parents, is adopted by a wealthy couple. However, the girl is soon accused of witchcraft due to her strange behaviors and the mysterious events that seem to follow her. As the town's paranoia and fear of witches grow, the girl finds herself caught in a dangerous situation, struggling to prove her innocence while facing the harsh realities of the witch trials.