Category Archives: Fiction

FESTA DELLA LIBERAZIONE

Posted on April 25, 2025 by pamelaallegretto

Today is one of Italy’s most celebrated holidays: Festa della Liberazione (Liberation Day Celebration). It marks the fall of Mussolini’s Italian Social Republic and the end of the Nazi occupation in Italy in 1945. This date also commemorates the courageous … Continue reading →

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“DYNAMIC ACHIEVEMENT”

Posted on May 5, 2024 by pamelaallegretto

“This book absorbed me fully from the first chapter, and the suspense grew steadily throughout. If you want a riveting glimpse of the confusion, chaos, horror, and poignant humanity of war (in this case, World War II Italy), this book … Continue reading →

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“A FANTASTIC STORY THAT HAS IT ALL!”

Posted on May 22, 2023 by pamelaallegretto

“This is the first book I read from this author, and let me tell you that I loved it! Such a good book with great characters that keeps you obsessed with every page since the first one. The ending of … Continue reading →

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“NATIONAL BOOK LOVER’S DAY”

Posted on August 9, 2022 by pamelaallegretto

What better day to add to your book collection than today, NATIONAL BOOK LOVER’S DAY. Amazon is doing its weird limited time, book discount scan, and it is listing the paperback version of ASHES TO ASHES, DIAMONDS TO DUST at$8.54. … Continue reading →

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BRIDGE OF SIGHS AND DREAMS

Posted on June 27, 2022 by pamelaallegretto

My most sincere gratitude to Rebecca Carter for writing such a lovely review. Best wishes. “What a bittersweet story. It shows the depths people will go to during a crisis: in this case, a war. Some cower in fear, others … Continue reading →

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“NO CHOCOLATE EGGS”

Posted on April 17, 2022 by pamelaallegretto

The Easter Bunny came early. No chocolate eggs but something much better, this lovely review from Mary Kay McCabe. She started reading the paperback, misplaced it, and finished the read on her Kindle. Such an enthusiastic reader is truly an … Continue reading →

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“WORLD BOOK DAY”

Posted on March 3, 2022 by pamelaallegretto

There’s no better way for me to celebrate “WORLD BOOK DAY” than to share this recent 5-star review from award winning author, Alison Morton. “Stoic is the word which springs to mind when you consider the protagonist, Angelina, yet she … Continue reading →

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“SALE”  HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Posted on December 31, 2021 by pamelaallegretto

Amazon is offering the paperback edition of ASHES TO ASHES, DIAMONDS TO DUST for $6.33, down from $20.95. This is one of their random discounts, so I’m not sure how long it will be in effect. If you prefer a … Continue reading →

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  “ALLEGRETTO KEPT ME ON MY TOES.”

Posted on November 24, 2021 by pamelaallegretto

“I found myself wanting to return as often as possible to Pamela Allegretto’s farcical mystery Ashes to Ashes, Diamonds to Dust. The slimy or sympathetic or comical characters came to life with their quirks and smells and distinct voices. What … Continue reading →

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“NEVER A DULL MOMENT!”

Posted on August 25, 2021 by pamelaallegretto

“Fabulous food, fine wine, fashion, and art set the table for this wonderful romp through the streets of Venezia. Besides being fast-paced and witty, the heart of this charming caper is its well-crafted mystery, which has more potential suspects and … Continue reading →

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BRIDGE OF SIGHS AND DREAMS – 5-STAR REVIEW

Posted on July 28, 2021 by pamelaallegretto

“The characters and story will remain with you long after you’ve read the final page.” “What a bittersweet story. It shows the depths people will go to during a crisis: in this case, a war. Some cower in fear, others … Continue reading →

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“MADCAP CAPER”

Posted on June 9, 2021 by pamelaallegretto

“If you’re looking for a madcap caper, Ashes to Ashes, Diamonds to Dust is your jam!” “A complete 180 from Pamela Allegretto’s first book. Both effortlessly whisk her reader to Italy and communicate what we’ll see, where we’ll walk, what … Continue reading →

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BRIDGE OF SIGHS AND DREAMS – 5-Star review

Posted on May 14, 2021 by pamelaallegretto

“The story trips along without a lull, and the stakes keep getting raised.” Mille grazie to Anna Erikssön Bendewald for taking the time to write such a lovely review. “I downloaded Bridge of Sighs and Dreams onto my Kindle and … Continue reading →

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“CLEVER AND CAPTIVATING MYSTERY”

Posted on April 8, 2021 by pamelaallegretto

“Ashes to Ashes, Diamonds to Dust is a clever and captivating mystery set in Venice with plenty of twists and turns. Carla Romano, a modern-girl heroine, meets the challenge that comes her way with a sense of humor while surrounded … Continue reading →

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WORLD BOOK DAY

Posted on March 5, 2021 by pamelaallegretto

Being in “lock-down” means that we have lots of time to catch up on our reading. What better day to add to your book collection than today, WORLD BOOK DAY. Amazon is doing its weird limited time, book discount scan, … Continue reading →

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