HE SCARLET LETTERin the 17th century Boston is a small town. But ali the tovvnspeople wait for Hester Prynne. The beautiful young vvoman gets out of prison with a baby in her arms. They cali her "sinner". They want to know who the father of the child is. But Hester doesn't give a name. She keeps her secret and vvears the scarlet letter "A" on her dress . "A" for adulteress. Only the povver of love can make Hester confess her secret.