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September 12, 2011

Book Review: The Sugar Queen

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Talei: London, United Kingdom; City girl who loves writing, travel, books, food, film and photography. Keen eye for architecture. Mama to Scribe Jnr, Libertine in my mind. Unlicensed Peace Angel. Always drawn to shiny things.

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