Darwin in a Day - Softcover

Being well-off hasn’t prevented twelve-year-old Julien from getting sucked into a pyramid scheme, and he’s taking Jacques along for the ride, even though his friend is broke. When the boys discover they’re in trouble, they cycle through various scenarios to disentangle themselves. Their divergent backgrounds come to light irrevocably, and they realize time is up.

Playwright and actor Evelyne de la Chenelière studied drama at École Michel-Granvale in Paris. She was the recipient of the 2006 Governor General’s Literary Award for Drama for her playDésordre public. Evelyne lives in Montreal.

Nigel Spencer has published seven books of translated work by Marie-Claire Blais, three of which have won the Governor General’s Literary Award. His previous work includes subtitling and co-scripting films, acting, directing, teaching, educational research and training, and journalism. Recently, he has translated several plays, including two by Evelyne de la Chenelière, and is currently working onElvis and Dolores by first-time author André Pronovost.