Review of Rogue Trader (1999) by Emily C — 05 Mar 2008

Not bad - got me through my degree - thanks Ewan.

This review of Rogue Trader (1999) was written by Emily C on 05 Mar 2008.

Rogue Trader has generally received mixed reviews.

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