Tag Archives: Historical fiction Italy

“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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“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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“5 YEAR ANNIVERSARY”

Posted on September 14, 2020 by pamelaallegretto

Bridge of Sighs and Dreams was published five years ago this week. My goal was to entertain and inform. Sales, interviews, newspaper and magazine articles, and lovely reviews have exceeded any expectations I might have had. An unforeseen benefit has … Continue reading →

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“I COULDN’T PUT THE BOOK DOWN!”

Posted on August 2, 2020 by pamelaallegretto

  “I have always been infatuated with WWII History and the Holocaust. I was so impressed with the details and the character’s determination for survival and dreams of the future. Pamela Allegretto did an amazing job capturing the history, the fear, tension, and intimidation of the times. … Continue reading →

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“TIME MACHINE OF A BOOK”

Posted on July 4, 2020 by pamelaallegretto

“Ms. Allegretto is first and foremost a graphic artist and illustrator, but this literary foray of hers makes one wonder, if she hadn’t taken up the brush, what she might have accomplished with the pen. In Bridge of Sighs and … 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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“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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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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“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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“MESMERIZING”

Posted on December 13, 2019 by pamelaallegretto

“MESMERIZING” Thank you so much to novelist Marina Osipova for taking the time to write such a lovely review. I am grateful to you for your kindness. “Bridge of Sighs and Dreams is everything that readers who enjoy historical fiction, … Continue reading →

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“BREATHTAKING”

Posted on November 7, 2019 by pamelaallegretto

“BREATHTAKING”   Many thanks to USA Today Best Selling Author, Ellie Midwood, for writing such a lovely review. “Fans of the historical fiction genre will definitely enjoy this novel set in pre-war and WWII Italy. It’s a complex tale with … Continue reading →

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BACK-STORY

Posted on October 22, 2019 by pamelaallegretto

My most sincere thanks to WritersWeekly and the staff at Booklocker for publishing the “Back-Story” to my novel Bridge of Sighs and Dreams. For those of you who have already read the book and for others who have not yet … Continue reading →

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WW2 AND ART IN FICTION

Posted on October 4, 2019 by pamelaallegretto

“WW2  & ART IN FICTION” I am honored to have BRIDGE OF SIGHS AND DREAMS added to this prestigious directory: “WW2 & ART IN FICTION.” Thank you to celebrated author, Jennifer Alderson for your consideration and generosity. Click on this … Continue reading →

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NEW INTERVIEW

Posted on September 17, 2019 by pamelaallegretto

Mille grazie to award-winning author Kathryn Gauci for featuring my interview on her website. I am honored to be included alongside such gifted authors. I also appreciate Kathryn’s consideration to my interests beyond writing. Click here to view the entire … Continue reading →

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