First Impressions

This week's competition, in which you have to identify a book from
its opening sentence, is from a story about the traumas of love and
war:

"The Boulevard Du Cange was a broad, quiet street that marked the eastern
flank of the city of Amiens."

- Entries, including postal address, should be sent to First Impressions,
The Times Higher, 26 Red Lion Square, London WC1R 4HQ, faxed to 020 3194
3300 or e-mailed to theschat@thes.co.uk

The winner receives a £25 book voucher. The closing date is January 2.

The winner of last week's competition, who identified If I Die in a Combat
Zone: Box Me Up and Ship Me Home by Tim O'Brien, is Ben Humphrey of
Exmouth in Devon.

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