Review of The French Lieutenant's Woman (1981) by Ralph Y — 10 Dec 2006

Never got the fuss and Jeremy Irons - iccckkk!

This review of The French Lieutenant's Woman (1981) was written by Ralph Y on 10 Dec 2006.

The French Lieutenant's Woman has generally received positive reviews.

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