Announcing a presentation by Dr Helen Charman at The Palazzo Butera, Palermo, Sicily.

The Estate of Dame Ivy Compton-Burnett will be hosting a presentation by

Dr Helen Charman, the winner of the Dame Ivy Compton-Burnett Scholarship on Saturday 27th June 2026.

The presentation will be on the role of governesses in Ivy Compton-Burnett’s novels and will include an interview with the English novelist Philip Hensher.

The presentation will be held at The Palazzo Butera, Palermo, Sicily on Saturday 27th June 2026 at 6:00pm followed by drinks - www.palazzobutera.it

Should you be interested in attending the presentation please contact Richard Compton-Burnett for more details at richard@comptonburnett.com