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Tag Archives: Historical fiction Italy
Festa della Liberazione
Festa della Liberazione Today is one of Italy’s most celebrated holidays: Festa della Liberazione (Liberation Day). It marks the fall of Mussolini’s Italian Social Republic and the end of the Nazi occupation in Italy in 1945. You can read more … Continue reading
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“Best WWII Historical Fiction”
“Best WWII Historical Fiction” – What a fabulous Earth Day gift. My novel Bridge of Sighs and Dreams is now #26 out of 118 on the “Best WW11 Historical Fiction” list on Goodreads.com I don’t mean to toot my own … Continue reading
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“Couldn’t put the book down!” 5 – STAR REVIEW
Check out this generous 5-star review for Bridge of Sighs and Dreams from Janet Lombardi. Reviews (good reviews) not only boost sales, but they lift the author’s spirit in a way that’s difficult to explain. Thanks, Janet. I’m so happy … Continue reading
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CHARACTER INTERVIEW – BRIDGE OF SIGHS AND DREAMS
“History Imagined” invited me to participate on their historical fiction blog. The premise was for me to interview the antagonist in my novel “Bridge of Sighs and Dreams.” Since the protagonist, Angelina Rosini, and the antagonist, Lidia Corsini, shared center … Continue reading
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Author Interview – Bridge of Sighs and Dreams
The joy an author feels when readers purchase his/her book is immense. Almost equally delightful is when a journalist deems that author’s book “interview-worthy.” I have the great fortune to have had many such interviews regarding my novel Bridge of … Continue reading
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ARTSCOPE Magazine Article
Magazine Article Here is the complete Artscope Magazine article that I wrote about yesterday. I know, one less “T” in Allegretto, but oh well, ecco la vita! Visit my art website at: http://www.pamelaallegretto-franz.com to view these and other original works … Continue reading
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ARTSCOPE MAGAZINE
I am so happy and grateful that Artscope Magazine http://zine.artscopemagazine.com/2016/12/allegrettos-whimsy has seen fit to publish an article about me, written by acclaimed New England writer, Tom Soboleski. https://www.linkedin.com/in/tomsoboleski. In its 10th year, Artscope is the premier culture magazine of New … Continue reading
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“A MUST READ” – 5 Star Review
“A MUST READ” Those words on the heading of a 5-Star Amazon Review of my novel, “Bridge of Sighs and Dreams,” go a long way to ease my post-election blues. Here’s the rest of the lovely review written by Rick … Continue reading
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Amazon Review – 5 STARS – “A spectacular historical novel!”
This 5-STAR review made my day! “A spectacular historical novel!” “I am nor never have been a fan of history although I do enjoy historical novels. BRIDGE OF SIGHS AND DREAMS is no exception! I could not put it down, … Continue reading
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5 STAR REVIEWS – BRIDGE OF SIGHS AND DREAMS
5 STAR REVIEWS on AMAZON AND GOODREADS – Who says 13 is an unlucky number? it’s not unlucky for me! I have 13 “5 Star” reviews on Amazon and Goodreads for my historical novel: BRIDGE OF SIGHS AND DREAMS! Life … Continue reading
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AWESOME REVUE FOR BRIDGE OF SIGHS AND DREAMS
Awesome Review for BRIDGE OF SIGHS AND DREAMS! Thank you, Jennifer Alderson, author of: The Lover’s Portrait and Down and Out In Kathmandu, for the amazing revue. I am over the moon to have such an accomplished author as yourself … Continue reading
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ONLINE INTERVIEW – BRIDGE OF SIGHS AND DREAMS
BRIDGE OF SIGHS AND DREAMS Check out this online interview regarding my novel: Bridge of Sighs and Dreams! My “little engine that can” just keeps chugging uphill. How fun! http://wayneturmel.com/2016/07/tales-of-ww2-italy-from-pamela-allegretto/ Bridge of Sighs and Dreams is available for purchase in … Continue reading
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GOODREADS – 5 STAR RATING BRIDGE OF SIGHS AND DREAMS
I am pleased to announce that my novel Bridge of Sighs and Dreams has received a “5 Star” rating on GOODREADS. Check it out at:https://www.goodreads.com/auth…/…/14409573.Pamela_Allegretto – While you’re there, you may like to read my author Q&A. If the spirit … Continue reading
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AMAZON REVIEW – BRIDGE OF SIGHS AND DREAMS
AMAZON REVIEW – BRIDGE OF SIGHS AND DREAMS I offer my heartfelt gratitude for all the lovely reviews I continue to receive, both personally and on Amazon, for my novel: Bridge of Sighs and Dreams. I’m delighted that the book … Continue reading
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Review – BRIDGE OF SIGHS AND DREAMS
AMAZON REVIEW – BRIDGE OF SIGHS AND DREAMS Here is a lovely review on Amazon from writer Rick Tuber, author of “Shanghai Cuts,” which I highly, recommend. “From Nazi’s, Fascists, greed, and revenge, “The Bridge of Sighs and Dreams” has … Continue reading
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