Advance praise for ROSINA

"Polli poignantly depicts the saga of Nicola and Rosina-true believers in the goals of the Anarchists, if not the violence-as they become increasingly and frustratingly entangled in a movement that will be their undoing. The narrative moves deliberately through the great social upheaval of the first quarter of the 20th century, painfully tracking Nicola and Rosina's inexorable path to the tragic sham trial that stands as a shameful episode in American history. Undergirding the historical narrative are the couple's love story and Rosina's personal travails, adding emotional color and context to an oft-recounted tale. Sad and disturbing, with a message relevant to today's anti-immigrant fervor." ---Kirkus Review

"Immersive...engaging. ROSINA is historical fiction I can get behind. The narrative, sense of scene, and characterization take this well above anything else I've read in the genre." --Andrew Gifford, Santa Fe Writer's Project.

"ROSINA is a gripping tale of Italian immigrants navigating upheaval during the Red Scare. A richly woven story of love, loss, and resilience that captures the deep toll of injustice while balanced with vivid characters. An excellent journey through history and heartache." --David Beaumier, ChantiReviews

"Polli shows us a young woman in love who matures through sacrifice and suffering only to find her dreams shattered at the end: her dreams of a peaceful family life, and the American dream of equality and justice. A sensitive exploration of love, loyalty, and the consequences of bigotry, Rosina is even more relevant today in the current climate of social strife and prejudice against immigrants." --Linda Lappin, author of Loving Modigliani