First Impressions

This week's competition, in which you have to identify a book from its opening sentence, comes from a Whitbread prizewinner who is passionate about fruit:

"My name is Jordan."

The winner receives a £20 book token and
the closing date is May 11.

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 correctly identified Elizabeth Bowen's The Heat of the Day , is Chris Carmichael of Newcastle-upon-Tyne.