Review of Notes on a Scandal (2006) by Kaye C — 12 Dec 2015

Favourite quote: Barbara Covett - "They do things differently in bourgois bohemia".

This review of Notes on a Scandal (2006) was written by Kaye C on 12 Dec 2015.

Notes on a Scandal has generally received very positive reviews.

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