First Impressions

This week's competition, to identify a book from its opening sentence, comes from a Gothic novel:

"Mr Utterson the lawyer was a man of rugged countenance, that was never lighted by a smile..."

* Entries, including postal address, should be sent to First Impressions, The Times Higher , Admiral House, 66-68 East Smithfield, London E1W 1BX, faxed to 020 7782 3300 or emailed to theschat@thes.co.uk

The winner receives a £25 book voucher. The closing date is August 21.

The winner of last week's competition, who identified Anton Chekhov's The Shooting Party , was John O'Byrne of Harold's Cross, Dublin.

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.