Betwixt The Sheets: The History of Sex, Scandal & Society The Truth About the Mitford Sisters
Nov 25, 2025
Join author and cartoonist Mimi Pond as she dives into the fascinating lives of the Mitford sisters. Discover the shocking political paths of Unity and Diana, who were drawn to fascism and even befriended Hitler. Mimi shares insights on the sisters' contrasting ideologies, with Jessica rebelling as a communist. Hear about Diana's tumultuous marriage to Oswald Mosley and the family's dramatic wartime experiences. This riveting discussion unveils the extraordinary dynamics of a family entrenched in scandal and history.
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Family As Political Microcosm
- The Mitford sisters embodied extreme ideological diversity within one aristocratic family, from fascism to communism and mainstream literary success.
- That contrast created enduring public fascination because it compressed 20th-century political extremes into a single household.
Unity Stalked Hitler In Munich
- Unity Mitford stalked Adolf Hitler in Munich, repeatedly visiting his café until he invited her to his table.
- Hitler found her charming and was fascinated by her aristocratic English background and unusual name.
Diana's Open Affair And Fascist Marriage
- Diana Mitford left her husband Brian Guinness to live openly with Oswald Mosley and later married him with Nazi connections present at the wedding.
- Diana actively pushed for a Mosley-led radio station and cultivated direct ties to German fascist leaders.
