The Six Cushions (1867)

The Six Cushions is a novel written by Charlotte Mary Yonge and first published in 1867. The story is set in the mid-19th century in rural England and revolves around the lives of two families, the Maynards and the Merrifields. The Maynards are a wealthy family who live in a grand house called Woodside, while the Merrifields are a poorer family who live in a smaller house nearby.The novel centers around the six cushions that are embroidered by the Maynard girls and given as gifts to the Merrifield sisters. Each cushion represents a different virtue, such as patience, humility, and forgiveness. The cushions become a symbol of the Maynard's desire to help the Merrifields, but also of the tensions and misunderstandings that arise between the two families.As the story progresses, the reader is drawn into the lives of the Maynards and the Merrifields, and the various conflicts and challenges they face. Along the way, the novel explores themes of family, class, religion, and morality, and offers a nuanced portrayal of life in rural England in the mid-19th century.Overall, The Six Cushions is a rich and engaging novel that combines elements of romance, drama, and social commentary. It is a testament to Yonge's skill as a writer and her ability to capture the complexities of human relationships and the intricacies of life in Victorian England.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.