This week's competition, in which you have to identify a book from its opening sentence, is from a novel that consists entirely of letters and journals:
"My dear Father and Mother, I have great trouble, and some comfort, to acquaint you with"
The winner receives a £25 Blackwell's voucher. The closing date is May .
Entries, including postal address, should be sent to
First Impressions
The THES
Admiral House, 66-68 East Smithfield
London E1W 1BX
faxed to 020 7782 3300
or emailed to theschat@thes.co.uk
The winner of last week's competition, who identified Charles Dickens' Hard Times is Mike Pattinson of Preston, Lancashire
THES (TSL Education Ltd) and its associated companies may from time to time wish to process, or disclose your data to approved third-party companies, in order to monitor our service and send you future promotions. If you do not wish us to do this, please notify us by writing 'No promotions' on your entry.
Have your say