Category Archives: Fiction

“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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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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“WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH”

Posted on March 3, 2021 by pamelaallegretto

Certainly, one month isn’t nearly enough time to celebrate all of the amazing women who, throughout the centuries, have made significant contributions to the betterment of society around the world. However, it’s a start. 1000 thanks to FINEARTAMERICA for voting … Continue reading →

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“EASY, BREEZY, AND STREET-SMART WRITING STYLE”

Posted on February 2, 2021 by pamelaallegretto

“Author and artist Pamela Allegretto has stepped in to satisfy our Venice yearnings with her new novel, a madcap tongue-in-cheek escapade titled “Ashes to Ashes, Diamonds to Dust.” The whimsical book cover is the first clue of the jaunt awaiting … Continue reading →

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PRIMO GENNAIO JANUARY 1st

Posted on January 29, 2021 by pamelaallegretto

Until I stumbled into this odd little side gig of translating Italian poetry, my idea of poetry didn’t go much further than, “Roses are red…” etc., etc. Occasionally, I read and reread and tried to understand some of the poetry … Continue reading →

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“GOODREADS REVIEW”

Posted on January 17, 2021 by pamelaallegretto

“What a bittersweet story. It shows the depths people will go to during a crisis situation: in this case, a war. Some cower in fear, others feed their greed, while the true heroes face calamities and strive to make the … Continue reading →

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“WRITTEN WITH A SKILLFUL PAINTER’S EYE TO DETAIL…”

Posted on December 14, 2020 by pamelaallegretto

“With an irresistible combination of beautiful setting, diamonds and jewels, murder, and a cast of unforgettable and dubious characters, we follow the exploits of Carla Romano, a no-nonsense young woman, as she turns amateur sleuth in an effort to solve … Continue reading →

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“A FANTASTIC STORY THAT HAS IT ALL!”

Posted on December 3, 2020 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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“A BRILLIANT READ”

Posted on November 12, 2020 by pamelaallegretto

“I loved every page of this well written story, and didn’t want it to end.Carla takes her late friend’s ashes to Venice where she is taking part in an art exhibition. She inadvertently becomes embroiled in a cat and mouse … Continue reading →

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“BOOK LEFT ME BREATHLESS”

Posted on October 29, 2020 by pamelaallegretto

“Bridge of Sighs and Dreams is a stirring and evocative portrait of Italy under the Fascists and the Nazi occupation. I’ve visited Italy several times, and the elegant descriptions made me feel as if I had returned. This book left … Continue reading →

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A NEW MONTH / A NEW SEASON / A NEW 5-STAR REVIEW

Posted on October 1, 2020 by pamelaallegretto

“In her first book Pamela Allegretto captivated readers with sweeping frescoes of WW2 Rome imagined through her artist’s eye. In her second she switches genres to display her talents as a caricaturist in a rollicking tongue-in-cheek adventure about a hunt … Continue reading →

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