First Impressions

This week's competition, in which you have to identify a book from its opening sentence, is from a fanciful, musical work: " To dwellers in a wood almost every species of tree has its voice as well as its feature. "

The winner receives a £25 Blackwells book voucher, and
the closing date is May 23 .

Entries should be sent to:
First Impressions
The THES
Admiral House, 66-68 East Smithfiel
London E1W 1BX

faxed to 020-7782 3300
or emailedto theschat@thes.co.uk

Last week's winner, who correctly identified Hearing Secret Harmonies by Anthony Powell, is Doreen Smith of the College of St Mark and St John, Plymouth.