Review of The Queen of Versailles (2012) by Karen C — 17 Nov 2012

I am not sure what to say. Do I feel sorry for a millionaire hat hit hard times and his wife who can't recall know how to penny pinch.

This review of The Queen of Versailles (2012) was written by Karen C on 17 Nov 2012.

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