The Favourite Child
by Freda Lightfoot
Synopsis1928, SalfordIsabella has always been her father's favourite, but when she becomes involved with the new birth control movement, her father is scandalized. He tells himself that it will be merely a phase, but as Bella's enthusiasm for "fallen women" shows no sign of abating, her father loses patience and banishes her from the family home, where friendship and love are not as easy as they seem.