Category Archives: Fiction

“INTRIGUE AND UNEXPECTED PLOT TWISTS”

Posted on June 11, 2020 by pamelaallegretto

“Pamela Allegretto has done it again! Here is a caper full of intrigue and unexpected plot twists that has a new surprise on every page. This hard-to-put-down adventure set in Venice is told with imagination and creativity through colorful, complex … Continue reading →

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“THIS BOOK LEFT ME BREATHLESS”

Posted on May 27, 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 … Continue reading →

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“A Romp Through Venice Worth Taking!”

Posted on May 10, 2020 by pamelaallegretto

My most heartfelt gratitude to acclaimed author Eva Pasco for writing and sharing her review. “A romp through Venice worth taking! When you do, I suggest wearing sensible shoes. Not like Carla Romano, the protagonist in this Cozy Mystery, who … Continue reading →

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THE VENICE INSIDER

Posted on May 3, 2020 by pamelaallegretto

Mille grazie, a thousand thanks to the VENICE INSIDER for including ASHES TO ASHES, DIAMONDS TO DUST in this prestigious list of books that showcase Venice. I am honored to have my work alongside such gifted authors. Click on this … Continue reading →

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“DYNAMIC ACHIEVEMENT”

Posted on April 30, 2020 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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FESTA DELLA LIBERAZIONE

Posted on April 25, 2020 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. For a deeper insight into life … Continue reading →

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“CRAZY FUN CAPER IN VENICE”

Posted on April 17, 2020 by pamelaallegretto

Ευχαριστώ πολύ to Pamela Jane Rogers, noted author and artist, for writing this fabulous review. I am honored. “What a fun and galloping merry-go-round this book takes us for a ride on! Characters both real and lovable – scary times … Continue reading →

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EASTER BUNNY VISIT

Posted on April 10, 2020 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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“CRAZY GOOD”

Posted on April 2, 2020 by pamelaallegretto

My most heartfelt thanks to award-winning author, Marina Osipova, for writing such an amazing review. I am honored. “I really couldn’t put it down. Crazy good! It was a welcome distraction from WWII subject, like a current of fresh air … Continue reading →

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NEW INTERVIEW

Posted on March 27, 2020 by pamelaallegretto

NEW INTERVIEW I was honored to have Ronesa Aveela at Bendideia Publishing invite me for a featured interview in the Cultural Diversity section of their website. I feel privileged to be included alongside so many accomplished authors who feel deeply … Continue reading →

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“ITALIAN ADVENTURE”  

Posted on March 21, 2020 by pamelaallegretto

La vita e` bella! My most heartfelt thanks to noted author Elizabeth Moore aka EJ Bauer for writing this lovely 5-star review. “Do you want a fast-paced adventure in Venice? The twists and turns of this mystery will definitely keep … Continue reading →

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ASHES TO ASHES, DIAMONDS TO DUST

Posted on March 10, 2020 by pamelaallegretto

My second novel: Ashes to Ashes, Diamonds to Dust has been published. “Venice sets the stage for a diamond caper gone wrong, where everyone is someone else, and no one can be trusted. During her Venetian trip to participate in … Continue reading →

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SUNSHINE BLOGGER AWARD

Posted on February 22, 2020 by pamelaallegretto

I have been nominated by accomplished, award-winning author, Angela Petch, for the SUNSHINE BLOGGER AWARD. What an uplifting title with a joyful icon. On these last days of winter, who isn’t ready for sunflowers?! Cheers to Mother Earth for bestowing … Continue reading →

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NEW RELEASE – COMING SOON

Posted on February 2, 2020 by pamelaallegretto

ASHES TO ASHES, DIAMONDS TO DUST  Venice sets the stage for a diamond caper gone wrong, where everyone is someone else, and no one can be trusted. During her Venetian trip to participate in an international art exhibition, Carla Romano … Continue reading →

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“IT WAS AMAZING”

Posted on January 3, 2020 by pamelaallegretto

What a fabulous way to end the year! Thank you to noted author M.P. Tonnesen for taking the time to write such a lovely review.  “A gripping, beautifully written story of love, war, and human nature set in Italy during … Continue reading →

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