British Scandal The Other Virgin's Baby | A Thoroughly Modern Marriage | 1
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Dec 10, 2025 Christabel Hart defies the constraints of a stuffy aristocratic marriage in 1920s London. Her aversion to domestic life clashes with family expectations. Tensions rise when her husband, John, reveals a penchant for cross-dressing, adding strain to their relationship. As Lady Amphill demands an heir, Christabel finds herself caught between societal pressures and her own independence. A fateful encounter with a clairvoyant promises a miracle that could change everything, leading to unexpected twists and turns in her scandalous life.
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The Immaculate-Conception Shock
- Christabel Russell visits Dr McKenzie convinced she's pregnant despite claiming virginity and consulting a clairvoyant.
- The doctor confirms she is five months pregnant yet also appears to be a virgin, sparking the central mystery.
A Fast Social Match Turns Modern
- John Russell meets and quickly falls for Christabel at a 1917 society event and they marry despite social mismatches.
- They agree to a modern marriage where Christabel resists sex and children, promising a companionship-based relationship.
Pressure Of Aristocratic Duty
- Lady Anthil embodies aristocratic pressure to produce an heir and enforces traditional conjugal expectations on Christabel.
- Family duty and class norms override the 'modern marriage' idea and create intense pressure on the couple.
