For 10 points, name this Nathaniel Hawthorne novel whose protagonist is Hester Prynne.
One character in this work is found gathering herbs in a forest and is first seen putting his finger to his lips. Another character washes away her father's kiss in a river and refuses to repeat a catechism. Two characters plan to depart after one of them delivers the Election Sermon, and Mistress Higgins is involved in a witches' Sabbath. A pair of embroidered gloves forces a meeting with Governor Bellingham, who believes that Pearl should no longer live with her mother. That mother had an affair with Arthur Dimmesdale and has the letter "A" branded on her. For 10 points, name this Nathaniel Hawthorne novel whose protagonist is Hester Prynne.
One character in this work is found gathering herbs in a forest and is first seen putting his finger to his lips.
The {Scarlet Letter} [DU/SJ]