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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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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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“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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Tagged art in fiction, art in war, artist in fiction, dramatic fiction, Fiction, Fiction cultural heritage, fiction drama, Fiction World War 2, German-occupied Rome World War 2 fiction, historical fiction, Historical fiction Italy, historical fiction rome, historical fiction world war 2 italian jews, Historical fiction World War 2 Italy, historical fiction world war 2 nazis, history, History Italy fiction, History Italy World War 2 fiction, history world war 2 italy, Holocaust fiction Italian Jews, Holocaust Italian Jews, italia, Italian history, Italian Jews in World War 2 fiction, italian partisans world war 2, Italian Resistance World War 2 fiction, italian travel, Italy, Italy in World War 2, jews, jews in italy world war 2, Jews in World War 2 Italy, kappler in world war 2 italy, pam franz, pamela allegretto, pamela allegretto franz, women in history, Women in War fiction, Women in World War 2 fiction, women's issues, Women’s fiction
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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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Tagged historical fiction, Historical fiction Italy, historical fiction rome, historical fiction world war 2 italian jews, Historical fiction World War 2 Italy, historical fiction world war 2 nazis, history, History Italy fiction, History Italy World War 2 fiction, history world war 2 italy, Holocaust fiction Italian Jews, Holocaust Italian Jews, italia, italian, Italian history, Italian Jews in World War 2 fiction, italian partisans world war 2, Italian Resistance World War 2 fiction, Italy, Italy in World War 2, pam franz, pamela allegretto, pamela allegretto franz, travel
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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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Tagged allegretto, art in fiction, artist in fiction, Fiction, Fiction cultural heritage, Fiction World War 2, German-occupied Rome World War 2 fiction, historical fiction, Historical fiction Italy, historical fiction rome, historical fiction world war 2 italiam jews, historical fiction world war 2 italian jews, Historical fiction World War 2 Italy, historical fiction world war 2 nazis, history, History Italy World War 2 fiction, history world war 2 italy, italia, Italy, pam franz, pamela allegretto, pamela allegretto franz
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BRIDGE OF SIGHS AND DREAMS
Below are some of the generous reviews on Amazon for my novel Bridge of Sighs and Dreams. I am thrilled the book has been receiving such positive feedback and deeply grateful to the readers who have taken the time to … Continue reading
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Tagged art in fiction, artist in fiction, bridge of sighs, bridge of sighs and dreams, Fiction, Fiction cultural heritage, Fiction World War 2, German-occupied Rome World War 2 fiction, historical fiction, historical fiction rome, historical fiction world war 2 italian jews, Historical fiction World War 2 Italy, historical fiction world war 2 nazis, Italian history, Italian Jews in World War 2 fiction, italian partisans world war 2, Italian Resistance World War 2 fiction, Italy, nazi occupied Italy, nazi occupied rome world war 2, Nazi-occupied Italy World War 2 fiction, nazis in Italy, rome, rome nazi occupied, rome world war 2, venezia, venice, World War 2 Italian fiction
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Bridge of Sighs and Dreams
So how cool is this?! I just received this message from Pamela Allegretto-Diiulio regarding my novel: Bridge of Sighs and Dreams: “Hey Pamela – I got my public library to order your book. We will use it next summer for … Continue reading
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Tagged historical fiction, Historical fiction Italy, historical fiction rome, historical fiction world war 2 italian jews, Historical fiction World War 2 Italy, historical fiction world war 2 nazis, history, History Italy fiction, history world war 2 italy, Italian history, Italy, italy world war 2, jews in italy world war 2, love story, nazis in Italy, rome, rome nazi occupied, rome world war 2
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BRIDGE OF SIGHS AND DREAMS Moving up the charts!
Saying “goodbye” to #7 on Booklocker’s “Best Sellers” list! #5 is my new “Lucky Number!” Happy Monday! Good way to start the week! “Bridge of Sighs and Dreams” is available in eBook and paperback at: AMAZON: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B015JRFQE8 BARNES & NOBLE: … Continue reading
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Tagged artist in fiction, artists in fiction, Fiction, Fiction cultural heritage, Fiction World War 2, German-occupied Rome World War 2 fiction, historical fiction, Historical fiction Italy, historical fiction world war 2 italian jews, Historical fiction World War 2 Italy, historical fiction world war 2 nazis, history, History Italy fiction, History Italy World War 2 fiction, history world war 2 italy, Holocaust fiction Italian Jews, italia, italian, Italian Jews in World War 2 fiction, Italian Resistance World War 2 fiction, Italy, Jews in World War 2 Italy, pam franz, pamela allegretto, pamela allegretto franz, travel
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Bridge of Sighs and Dreams on best seller list
So it looks like “7” is my lucky number! Booklocker has listed “Bridge of Sighs and Dreams” at #7 on their print version “Best Seller” list!!! How fun is that?!! I have also received some wonderful reviews on Amazon. All … Continue reading
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Tagged artist in fiction, bridge of sighs, bridge of sighs and dreams, German-occupied Rome World War 2 fiction, historical fiction, Historical fiction Italy, historical fiction world war 2 italiam jews, historical fiction world war 2 italian jews, Historical fiction World War 2 Italy, historical fiction world war 2 nazis, history, History Italy fiction, history world war 2 italy, italia, italian partisans world war 2, italian travel, Italy, Jews in World War 2 Italy, kappler in world war 2 italy, mussolini in world war 2, nazi occupied Italy, nazi occupied rome world war 2, Nazi-occupied Italy World War 2 fiction, pam franz, pamela allegretto, pamela allegretto franz, rome world war 2, tourism, travel, venice
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BRIDGE OF SIGHS AND DREAMS
BRIDGE OF SIGHS AND DREAMS My Heartfelt thanks to photojournalist Caryn B Davis and her husband, artist Leif Nilsson, for their generous offer to host a book signing of Bridge of Sighs and Dreams at their Spring Street Studio in … Continue reading
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Pamela Allegretto Artist/Author 