Review of The Queen of Versailles (2012) by Dave S — 16 Aug 2012

What could be more delicious than a peek inside this insane life? Excellent and surprisingly thought provoking.

This review of The Queen of Versailles (2012) was written by Dave S on 16 Aug 2012.

The Queen of Versailles has generally received positive reviews.

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