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Where there’s daring, there’s danger…

Isabella Ashton has always been her father’s favourite, but when she gets involved with the new Birth Control Movement, he is scandalised. A decade has elapsed since the end of the Great War and running a family planning clinic in Salford is challenging but rewarding work.

Bella is grateful for the help of Violet Howarth, a generous-hearted woman who takes her in off the street. Before long, a friendship with Violet’s son, Dan, blossoms into the beginnings of love.

But Bella also crosses paths with handsome ne’er-do-well Billy Quinn, leader of an illegal betting ring, and everything she has worked for is suddenly put at risk.

This is a bewitching tale of drama, jealousy and the fight for women's rights, perfect for fans of Dilly Court and Nadine Dorries.

Praise for The Favourite Child

Compelling and fascinatingMiddlesborough Evening Gazette

A revelation in telling us what it was like before women had rights’ 5* Reader review

‘One of those books that you can’t put down, loved it’ 5* Reader review

The Favourite Child

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    A Paperback / softback by Freda Lightfoot

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      Publisher: Canelo
      Publication Date: 05/03/2020
      ISBN13: 9781788637930, 978-1788637930
      ISBN10: 1788637933

      Description

      Where there’s daring, there’s danger…

      Isabella Ashton has always been her father’s favourite, but when she gets involved with the new Birth Control Movement, he is scandalised. A decade has elapsed since the end of the Great War and running a family planning clinic in Salford is challenging but rewarding work.

      Bella is grateful for the help of Violet Howarth, a generous-hearted woman who takes her in off the street. Before long, a friendship with Violet’s son, Dan, blossoms into the beginnings of love.

      But Bella also crosses paths with handsome ne’er-do-well Billy Quinn, leader of an illegal betting ring, and everything she has worked for is suddenly put at risk.

      This is a bewitching tale of drama, jealousy and the fight for women's rights, perfect for fans of Dilly Court and Nadine Dorries.

      Praise for The Favourite Child

      Compelling and fascinatingMiddlesborough Evening Gazette

      A revelation in telling us what it was like before women had rights’ 5* Reader review

      ‘One of those books that you can’t put down, loved it’ 5* Reader review

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