Special guest Lucinda Hawksley will talk on Dickens's Travels in Italy , inspired by her great, great, great grandfather Charles Dickens whose insights into Italy were collected in his 1846 travelogue Pictures from Italy. 

The talk will be followed by a prosecco reception in the company of the author, and some copies of her recent books will also be on sale. 

Tickets cost €12 and must be booked in advance by contacting us. 

Critically acclaimed author and lecturer Lucinda Hawksley's biography of Lizzie Siddal, which has met with great success and critical acclaim in English, is also published in Italy by Odova:  http://www.odoya.it/index.php?main_page=product_book_info&products_id=586 and her biography of Princess Louise was also published by Odoya in December:http://www.odoya.it/index.php?main_page=product_book_info&products_id=752 Her latest book  Moustaches, Whiskers & Beards was recently published by the National Portrait Gallery. This and more information can be seen on her website: www.lucindahawksley.com.