"C'era una volta a Roma" Awarded First Prize at the Prestigious La Ginestra Florence Literary Awards

With immense joy and profound emotion, I share some extraordinary news. On Saturday, June 14, 2025, my book, "C'era una volta a Roma," was honored with the prestigious La Ginestra Florence Literary Prize in the published fiction and novel category. The unexpectedly warm reception from the city of Florence has deeply moved me. I am delighted that this recognition will bring further visibility to a piece of Italian history that has, until now, remained untold. The awards ceremony was held in the enchanting Biblioteca delle Oblate, which made the moment all the more special. I cannot express enough my heartfelt gratitude to my publisher, Michele Caccamo, and Corrado Passi of Readaction Editrice Roma for believing in this work and allowing me to publish it in its entirety. Their support was truly fundamental. 

Manuel de Teffé