Review of Reversal of Fortune (1990) by Elliott F — 22 Jun 2012

What do you give the wife who has everything?

This review of Reversal of Fortune (1990) was written by Elliott F on 22 Jun 2012.

Reversal of Fortune has generally received very positive reviews.

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