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The subject of two film adaptations. The most recent was the 1999 version directed by Neil Jordan that starred [[Ralph Fiennes]] as Maurice, [[Julianne Moore]] as Sarah, and Stephen Rea as Henry.
The subject of two film adaptations. The most recent was the 1999 version directed by Neil Jordan that starred [[Ralph Fiennes]] as Maurice, [[Julianne Moore]] as Sarah, and Stephen Rea as Henry.


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* [[The Blitz]]: the novel is set in London during and after [[World War II]].
* [[The Blitz]]: the novel is set in London during and after [[World War II]].
* [[Consummate Liar]]: Maurice uses these very words to describe Sarah.
* [[Consummate Liar]]: Maurice uses these very words to describe Sarah.
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* [[Incurable Cough of Death]]: {{spoiler|Sarah}} dies of this.
* [[Incurable Cough of Death]]: {{spoiler|Sarah}} dies of this.
* [[In Mysterious Ways]]
* [[In Mysterious Ways]]
* [[Maybe Magic Maybe Mundane]]: Several characters make seemingly miraculous recoveries from illnesses and injuries.
* [[Maybe Magic, Maybe Mundane]]: Several characters make seemingly miraculous recoveries from illnesses and injuries.
* [[Nay Theist]]: Maurice has become this by the end of the novel.
* [[Nay Theist]]: Maurice has become this by the end of the novel.
* [[Perfect Health]]: Almost every time a minor symptom is mentioned, it turns into a serious illness, or at least a major plot point.
* [[Perfect Health]]: Almost every time a minor symptom is mentioned, it turns into a serious illness, or at least a major plot point.
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* [[The Rashomon]]: Several events can be seen in a very different light after Maurice reads Sarah's journal. Specifically, {{spoiler|she promised God that if Maurice survived after being injured in the Blitz, she would end the affair}}.
* [[The Rashomon]]: Several events can be seen in a very different light after Maurice reads Sarah's journal. Specifically, {{spoiler|she promised God that if Maurice survived after being injured in the Blitz, she would end the affair}}.
* [[Sanctuary of Solitude]]: Sarah often visits a church to seek solace after the end of her affair. Also a case of [[Seeking Sanctuary]] in one instance when {{spoiler|Maurice}} is stalking her.
* [[Sanctuary of Solitude]]: Sarah often visits a church to seek solace after the end of her affair. Also a case of [[Seeking Sanctuary]] in one instance when {{spoiler|Maurice}} is stalking her.
* [[Smite Me O Mighty Smiter]]: Maurice, again.
* [[Smite Me, O Mighty Smiter!]]: Maurice, again.


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