Review of A Royal Affair (2012) by Kenneth C — 23 Feb 2013

Didn't go in thinking I would like this much. But it kept me gripped from start to finish.

This review of A Royal Affair (2012) was written by Kenneth C on 23 Feb 2013.

A Royal Affair has generally received very positive reviews.

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