First Impressions competition: February 14 2008

This week’s competition, in which you have to identify a book from its opening sentence, is from a romantic adventure set in the French Revolution:

"He was born with a gift of laughter and a sense that the world was mad."

Entries, including your postal address, should be sent to First Impressions, Times Higher Education, 26 Red Lion Square, London WC1R 4HQ, faxed to 020 3194 3300 or emailed to chat@timeshighereducation.co.uk

The winner receives a £25 book voucher. The closing date is February 20 2008.

The winner of last week’s competition, who identified Paradise by Toni Morrison is Theresa Murphy from Dorchester in Dorset.

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