Cover of Hester in Sunlight

Hester in Sunlight

Narrated by Mary Jane Wells

Released
May 12, 2026
Length
6 hrs 8 mins
Format
Unabridged Audiobook
Publisher
Tantor Media
In "Hester in Sunlight," Hester Prynne, iconic for her story in the Scarlet Letter, reflects on her past while navigating the complexities of contemporary motherhood. This reimagining is not a mere retelling of Nathaniel Hawthorne's classic but rather a fresh exploration of familial bonds among a modern cast, including the narrator, her husband Sonny, gender-fluid child Luna, and their extended family. The narrative invites listeners to engage with themes of identity and parenting in a thought-provoking manner.

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