Giuseppe Tecce has received recognition in the United States for his latest novel. He was among the recipients of the XIII Premio Eccellenza Italiana, held at the National Press Club in Washington.
The recognized work is Sette e Quarantacinque, published by Graus Edizioni. The novel was also presented in the United States through appointments in New York and Washington.
The award in Washington
The award is the 13th edition of the Premio Eccellenza Italiana. The award announcement lists Giuseppe Tecce among the Washington recipients and describes him as a writer of poetry, short stories and novels.
The available sources do not document the jury's criteria or a separate individual prize title for Tecce beyond the Premio Eccellenza Italiana itself.
The novel: Sette e Quarantacinque
Sette e Quarantacinque is a noir novel of 232 pages, released by Graus Edizioni in May 2026.
The story is set in Irpinia and follows journalist Mimì Gagliardi. After the death of Monia in Gesualdo, Gagliardi investigates the circumstances of her death. According to the publisher, a clock stopped at 7:45 is a key clue in the story.
An Irpinia story presented in the U.S.
For readers in Campania, the setting is part of the interest: the novel places its investigation in Gesualdo, in Irpinia, with a local journalist at the center of the narrative.
For readers following the American chapter, the U.S. presentation included appointments in both New York and Washington. The exact dates and venues of those two presentations were not specified in the available sources.
The official Washington recipient list is dated October 16, with the award announcement and subsequent Italian coverage following in the days afterward.
