First Impressions

This week's competition, in which you have to identify a book from its opening sentence, is by a pseudonymous author whose burlesque on British chivalry is also a satire on modern technology and social thought:

"It was in Warwick Castle that I came across the curious stranger whom I am going to talk about."

The winner receives a £20 book token and
the closing date is September 8.

Entries should be sent to
First Impressions
The THES
Admiral House, 66-68 East Smithfield
London E1 9XY

faxed to 0171-782 3300
or emailed to theschat@thes.co.uk

The winner of last week's competition, who identified Gogol's Dead Souls , is Dr Edelweisse Thornley from Glasgow.