Art love and longing the French way. Blondels book ... is the genuine article an emotionally taut portrayal of lateinlife postmarriage drift. The New York Times Book Review A French teacher on the verge of retirement is invited to a glittering opening that showcases the artwork of his former student who has since become a celebrated painter. This unexpected encounter leads to the older man posing for his portrait. Possibly in the nude. Such personal exposure at close range entails a strange