Review of Elizabeth: The Golden Age (2007) by Kay L — 19 Dec 2009

Loved the costume & set design, and plan to read up on Queen Elizabeth sooner now.

This review of Elizabeth: The Golden Age (2007) was written by Kay L on 19 Dec 2009.

Elizabeth: The Golden Age has generally received mixed reviews.

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