Part of a series of dramatizations of well-known novels, selected for Key Stage 3 students, this play examines women's efforts to obtain the vote. The text is backed up with historical details and archive pictures from the early part of the 20th century, introducing events behind the play.
Marjorie Darke comes from Birmingham, she now lives in Somerset with her husband and enjoys music, gardening and patchwork. Marjorie embarked on her writing career when she has children. A Question of Courage was shortlisted and highly commended for the Guardian Award and has been translated into many languages. Marjorie also writes extensively for young children.