Catching Fireflies

Tony Rocca

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Arrow Books Ltd
26 January 2017

Travel writing

In the bestselling tradition of Under the Tuscan Sun and Driving Over Lemons

Following an extended bout of hard city life, Tony Rocca and his wife, Mira, decided that some of the really important things were missing - good food, plenty of sunshine and a relaxed approach to life. Despite Tony's name, however, their decision to move to Chianti was not based on heritage, nor any knowledge of the Italian language or spirit that had failed to pass down the line to him.

Hardly expecting things to be straightforward, Tony and Mira set about raising a loan to purchase Collelungo, the dilapidated property they had set their hearts on converting into an 'agriturismo' hotel. Complications and misinterpretations followed hot on the heels of each other, and before long they found themselves in trouble with the Monte dei Paschi bank with a debt of one billion Lire.

Finding drumming-up business to be a tougher task than they had anticipated, it was not long before the Roccas realised that alternative avenues would have to be explored to increase their income. Keeping on the hospitality business, Tony was persuaded by Mira to experiment with the vines that had been part of the property purchase. Sceptical though he was about the investment involved, the success of these wines was unprecedented. What follows is a heart-warming story of success and integration into a community through persistence, good humour, and sheer hard work.

By: Tony Rocca
Imprint: Arrow Books Ltd
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 198mm, Width: 129mm, Spine: 20mm
Weight: 235g
ISBN: 9781784757045
ISBN 10: 1784757047
Pages: 320
Publication Date: 26 January 2017
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Tony Rocca's family emigrated from Liguria to Manchester where his grandfather became a founding member of Manchester United FC. Tony spent the bulk of his career as a journalist, working for the Daily Mail and the Sunday Times. This is his first book.

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Tony Rocca relates his experience with humour and discernment. He is also perceptive and objective. It is these qualities that make this book so enjoyable * International Herald Tribune * A true story of the pitfalls and adversity that can confront the good life novices * Sunday Express *

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