Review of Reversal of Fortune (1990) by Rita Kempley for Washington Post — 16 Jun 2006

This engrossing mystery-comedy peeks through the keyholes of the rich and infamous in a manner both droll and delicious.

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This review of Reversal of Fortune (1990) was written by Rita Kempley and published by Washington Post on 16 Jun 2006.

Reversal of Fortune has generally received very positive reviews.

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