Review of The Queen of Versailles (2012) by Adam K — 17 Jan 2013

Ha! Billionaires falling on hard times is great entertainment.

This review of The Queen of Versailles (2012) was written by Adam K on 17 Jan 2013.

The Queen of Versailles has generally received positive reviews.

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