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Pomegranate Tears Kindle Edition

by Jos Saunders (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.9 out of 5 stars 64 ratings
Southern Italy 1950s.

Desperate to break free from her father’s possessive hold, Bianca prepares her escape to freedom. Vittorio, her tyrant brother, convinced she’s yearning for something beyond her grasp, is obsessed with bringing her to heel. If he can’t persuade her—he’ll break her.

At the first opportunity, Bianca flees to England despite the country’s different culture, and a language she doesn’t understand. She’s determined to do all in her power to control her own future.

When James, a handsome Englishman, steps onto the scene, Bianca wonders if she should accept his proposal of marriage. But will she find happiness marrying so far from home? Would she be sacrificing her newly found freedom?

Based on true-life events, Bianca’s story is one of determination, love, and ambition as she tries to adapt to her new life and fulfill her dreams of becoming a top designer.

As the Italian saying goes—you can have more than one home, but your roots will remain unchanged.
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0B7849Z59
  • Accessibility ‏ : ‎ Learn more
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ July 20, 2022
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1.8 MB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 212 pages
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    4.9 out of 5 stars 64 ratings

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Jos Saunders

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Jos Saunders lives in the Loire Valley in France where she lives with her husband not far from the Chateau of Chambord.

She has now written her third book 'Through my Eyes and other short stories'. Beforehand, Jos co-wrote three other books under the pen name of A J Saunders - The Whispering Magpies which has been translated into French, Hyde and Seek, and Xerenyse the Witch Cat.

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Customers find this book to be a breathtaking tale about family, with deeply developed characters and remarkable writing. They appreciate the story's strength, with one review highlighting the protagonist's resilience in pursuing her dreams.

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15 customers mention "Uplifting story"15 positive0 negative

Customers describe this book as a breathtaking tale about family that is truly uplifting, with one customer noting how it ties to friendships and another mentioning how it brought back personal memories.

"...True definition of a great husband and father...." Read more

"I have enjoyed reading your book. It brought back memories for myself. I am 78 and I live alone. You made me feel like I was a family member...." Read more

"...to start her own fashion design business, and the ties to friendships and family...." Read more

"...It reflected her changing situation and life experiences, so the teenage narrator does not sound like the mature adult narrator...." Read more

14 customers mention "Writing quality"14 positive0 negative

Customers praise the writing quality of the book, describing it as a beautifully written story, with one customer noting the author's talent with descriptions and another mentioning how the narrator's voice evolves throughout the narrative.

"...Remarkable writing and beautiful story." Read more

"...In addition, the author is so talented with her descriptions and word choices. Totally recommend!" Read more

"...What impressed me most was the evolution of the narrator's voice...." Read more

"Pomegranate Tears reads almost like a memoir. The story follows a young Italian girl growing up in Italy...." Read more

6 customers mention "Strength"6 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the book's strength, with one review highlighting the protagonist's courage and resilience in pursuing her dreams.

"...I see myself and so many other women in her. Strong, focused, wanting to explore her passion (fashion designing) while taking care of her family...." Read more

"...written in the first person about a young girl growing into a strong independent woman...." Read more

"Bianca’s story is one of courage and strength. She deals with so much in her childhood from her brother and father, having no freedom...." Read more

"...Truly a breathtaking tale about family, hope and perseverance. A story that will stay with me for a very long time." Read more

3 customers mention "Character development"3 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the character development in the book, with one noting that the characters feel almost biographical.

"...I loved the history, the unique talents of the protagonist to start her own fashion design business, and the ties to friendships and family...." Read more

"...There, she meets her Prince Charming. The characters are deeply developed...." Read more

"...It is well-written, almost biographical (I guess) as it is too real to be purely fictional. Definitely recommend!" Read more

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  • Low Key
    5.0 out of 5 stars Like Mother Like Daughter
    Reviewed in the United States on June 30, 2023
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    I was very wary of this book because of the time period (1950s) but as I delved more and more into the story, I couldn’t help the goosebumps I felt with each pivotal moment in the life of Bianca. I see myself and so many other women in her. Strong, focused, wanting to explore her passion (fashion designing) while taking care of her family. Wanting to get away from what she believed oppressed her to spread her wings which took her from Italy to England. I absolutely hated her brother Vittorio whose main goal was to control her, but I loved James. True definition of a great husband and father. In the end, even Bianca’s life came full circle through her daughter Bella who almost mirrors her mother. Remarkable writing and beautiful story.
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  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars This book was wonderful.
    Reviewed in the United States on January 8, 2025
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    I have enjoyed reading your book. It brought back memories for myself. I am 78 and I live alone. You made me feel like I was a family member. I fell in love with each one of your characters.
    Thank you. 😌
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  • Tanya Ross
    5.0 out of 5 stars Fabulous book!
    Reviewed in the United States on March 21, 2023
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    I absolutely LOVED this book! The story of Bianca and her struggles growing up in Italy in a repressive household is fascinating. You cheer for her and her desire for independence as she strikes out to forge her own destiny in England. The characters feel real, and the situations are both cringe-worthy and inspiring. I believe this is based on a true story, which makes it even more interesting. I loved the history, the unique talents of the protagonist to start her own fashion design business, and the ties to friendships and family. In addition, the author is so talented with her descriptions and word choices. Totally recommend!
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  • Adam G
    5.0 out of 5 stars Worth Your Time
    Reviewed in the United States on January 17, 2023
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    This is a fascinating book and well out of my usual comfort zone.
    It is - well, how do I describe it? Literary fiction? Certainly. Historical fiction? That too, though recent history (40s-80s). Women's fiction? Possibly, as it's written in the first person about a woman's life in Italy and England during and after WWII.

    But it's much more than that.

    It's an exploration of familial relationships, both good and bad. The repetition of patterns in those relationships, despite awareness of them. The courage to break out of the pattern, even knowing the cost.

    What impressed me most was the evolution of the narrator's voice. It reflected her changing situation and life experiences, so the teenage narrator does not sound like the mature adult narrator.

    Certainly worth your time to dive into!
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  • LEW
    5.0 out of 5 stars Nice story of a young girl who has the courage to follow her dreams
    Reviewed in the United States on March 23, 2023
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    Pomegranate Tears reads almost like a memoir. The story follows a young Italian girl growing up in Italy. Her large family leaves her aching for love from her weary mother and her overly protective father prevents her from spreading her wings. When her older brother is violent against her, Bianca decides to use her sewing talents and flees to London in search of freedom. There, she meets her Prince Charming.

    The characters are deeply developed. It's easy to understand what Bianca feels as she goes through her life, traveling, raising a family, and all the joys and heartbreaks that go along with it.
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  • JR Wu-Wong
    5.0 out of 5 stars Well written. Uplifting
    Reviewed in the United States on February 27, 2023
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    This book is written in the first person about a young girl growing into a strong independent woman. 

    The book touches me profoundly because, like Bianca who moved from Italy to England, I left my country to study abroad in the US, struggling with a new culture, new people, and many uncertainties.

    Based on true-life events, the story, about conquering life’s hardships and challenges, is truly uplifting.
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  • kindle reader
    5.0 out of 5 stars Pomegranate Tears
    Reviewed in the United States on April 24, 2023
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    Bianca grew up in a small Italian village, in a house painted pomegranate red with a pomegranate tree in the yard. Yet life wasn’t easy for Bianca with a strict Papa, his rules, and her overbearing brother. She has dreams to be a clothes designer and make it to the top of the fashion world and to find the love of her life. She leaves her parents, older brother Vittorio, older sister Florinda, and younger brothers Nino, Luca, and Fortunato to go to England, to a country where she doesn’t speak English. What is the price of freedom?
    Will she find adventure, a better life, and love on this journey? Pomegranate Tears is Bianca’s story, beautifully written.
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  • Book Lover
    4.0 out of 5 stars Sweet Story
    Reviewed in the United States on January 12, 2023
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    Bianca’s story is one of courage and strength. She deals with so much in her childhood from her brother and father, having no freedom. She decides to leave home the first chance she gets. She works hard and finds the love of her life. She fights to build a name for herself but does it with the support of her family. She is a great role-model for younger girls, showing that giving up isn’t an option even if it’s difficult. This was a great book and I really enjoyed it.
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  • Eve K
    5.0 out of 5 stars Such an amazing and inspiring read!
    Reviewed in Australia on November 30, 2022
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    I got to this book-Pomegranate Tears by Jos Saunders, not by a mere chance, but through divine guidance. Therefore, I had full faith that there is something really magical about this book. While expecting a lot of magic, it had surpassed my high expectations and had my mind completely blown away. It is so spellbinding that I in fact felt that I was among the characters and have experienced a whirlwind of emotions throughout. I had an instant feel of the character Bianca, a young Italian lady who was brought up in a patriarchal society and under strict rules resembling dictatorship, and refused to accept her “destiny”. I had felt complete embodiment of her throughout her fascinating journey deciding not to have her life dictated by society and strict rules, but rather had the courage to stand up for herself and migrate to another country, not knowing anyone, not knowing even the language, but the quest for freedom and self-realisation kept her going no matter what. Having gone through a similar journey to that of Bianca and her sister, Florinda, I was extremely touched by the story and it was impossible for me to put it down. Such an amazing and inspiring read. In fact, a must read for everyone. Very highly recommended!
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  • Amazon Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars An unforgettable tale of resilience, independence, and the search for belonging.
    Reviewed in Canada on May 19, 2025
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    Jos Saunders’ Pomegranate Tears is a moving and beautifully crafted novel that transports readers to 1950s Southern Italy, where tradition and tyranny collide. Bianca’s journey—from a stifling home to the unfamiliar streets of England—is both heart-wrenching and inspiring. Her determination to take charge of her life, despite cultural barriers and personal loss, is deeply empowering. Loosely based on real events, this story weaves love, ambition, and identity into a rich narrative tapestry. A must-read for anyone who enjoys historical fiction with depth and soul.
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  • Graham Chapman
    5.0 out of 5 stars Everybody's story is special
    Reviewed in France on November 3, 2022
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    This is a very good read. We follow the story of Bianca from her childhood in italy to her new life in England. A very emotional story which brings up questions about identity. It's about the choices we make in life and how we deal with them. Highly recommendable!
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  • Natasha George Patrick
    5.0 out of 5 stars Simply beautiful
    Reviewed in India on January 2, 2023
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    Pomegranate Tears is a beautiful journey of Bianca. As a woman, I was able to relate to Bianca's journey at many points. It's a wonderfully plotted novel. If you're looking for a feel good read, Pomegranate Tears is the book for you. The author has written it with such good flow that it's as if you're living Bianca's life. The characters are well developed. Definitely an amazing book.
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  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars From Italy to England, beautiful.
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 26, 2025
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    I love anything travel-related and reading about earlier times. So, this hit the spot for me. It’s a beautifully written story of self-discovery from childhood to adolescence to adulthood. We follow the lives of Bianca and her family. Bianca is desperate for freedom from her family, especially her bullying older brother and strict father. She hates her life in the tiny Italian town where she lives. There are no prospects for her there. She seeks freedom against the backdrop of 1950s Southern Italy, and it comes to her by moving to England. Bianca's journey is heartbreaking as she escapes the oppressive family dynamic to land in an unfamiliar country where she has to find herself. The raw emotions of longing, fear, and hope are captured with masterful storytelling, making Bianca’s struggles feel very realistic.

    The book takes readers through time and place, and what I loved most was the vibrant contrast between Italy’s traditions and England’s. The book is about survival and transformation as Bianca faces difficult choices. Rich with cultural detail and emotional depth, Pomegranate Tears is a poignant read that will sit well on any bookshelf.
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