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A MUST READ

Posted on May 20, 2017 by pamelaallegretto

A MUST READ Thank you to Emmy Award winning film editor and author, Rick Tuber, for this lovely 5-star review. “Nazi’s, Fascists, greed, and revenge, “Bridge of Sighs and Dreams” has it all. A suspenseful story of survival that will … Continue reading →

St. Francis of Assisi

Posted on May 5, 2017 by pamelaallegretto

St. Francis of Assisi You don’t have to be a Christian or even religious to appreciate the life of St. Francis of Assisi. He cherished all of nature and creatures large and small. I mean, how can you not love … Continue reading →

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Best novel I’ve read in a long time!

Posted on April 29, 2017 by pamelaallegretto

Best novel I’ve read in a long time! What a great way to end the month of April: with this 5-star review. Thank you, Marty, for taking the time to write such a lovely review. I am so pleased that … Continue reading →

Festa della Liberazione

Posted on April 25, 2017 by pamelaallegretto

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”

Posted on April 25, 2017 by pamelaallegretto

“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

Posted on March 24, 2017 by pamelaallegretto

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 →

CHARACTER INTERVIEW – BRIDGE OF SIGHS AND DREAMS

Posted on March 9, 2017 by pamelaallegretto

“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

Posted on March 8, 2017 by pamelaallegretto

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

Posted on November 22, 2016 by pamelaallegretto

“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 →

Amazon Review – 5 STARS – “A spectacular historical novel!”

Posted on October 19, 2016 by pamelaallegretto

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 →

5 STAR REVIEWS – BRIDGE OF SIGHS AND DREAMS

Posted on August 20, 2016 by pamelaallegretto

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

Posted on August 6, 2016 by pamelaallegretto

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

Posted on July 8, 2016 by pamelaallegretto

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

Posted on June 26, 2016 by pamelaallegretto

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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Review – BRIDGE OF SIGHS AND DREAMS

Posted on April 17, 2016 by pamelaallegretto

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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Tag Archives: Italian history

A MUST READ

St. Francis of Assisi

Best novel I’ve read in a long time!

Festa della Liberazione

“Best WWII Historical Fiction”

“Couldn’t put the book down!” 5 – STAR REVIEW

CHARACTER INTERVIEW – BRIDGE OF SIGHS AND DREAMS

Author Interview – Bridge of Sighs and Dreams

“A MUST READ” – 5 Star Review

Amazon Review – 5 STARS – “A spectacular historical novel!”

5 STAR REVIEWS – BRIDGE OF SIGHS AND DREAMS

AWESOME REVUE FOR BRIDGE OF SIGHS AND DREAMS

ONLINE INTERVIEW – BRIDGE OF SIGHS AND DREAMS

GOODREADS – 5 STAR RATING BRIDGE OF SIGHS AND DREAMS

Review – BRIDGE OF SIGHS AND DREAMS

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