Female DelightsChapter 36 Oxford
Maryam missed her period a fortnight later, much to her delight, and was immediately sent by a cautiously optimistic Chief Eunuch into the Palace Hospital for tests, which confirmed that she was indeed carrying a male fœtus. The Chief Eunuch was brimming with pride, almost as if he had been responsible, when he announced the news to the Emir. The Emir's reaction was not what the Chief Eunuch had expected; he had thought that the young Emir would be excited at the prospect of having an heir...