Jean-Philippe Blondel was born in 1964 in Troyes, France where he lives as an author and English teacher. His novel The 6:41 to Paris has been acclaimed in the United States and across Europe.
What makes Jean-Philippe Blondel's universe so precious is above all its muffled nostalgia and delightful charm. --Le Figaro The magic of this intimate novel ... plunges into the depths of the heart of its two heroes; one seizing the 'essence of the other' who agrees to put himself in absolute danger with a sort of perverse pleasure. --Livres Hebdo Blondel writes superbly. --Le Monde Praise for The 6:41 to Paris by Jean-Philippe Blondel: A strong plot and a touching portrayal of how any of us might feel when unexpectedly confronted by the detritus of young love ... A timely reminder that the past is always waiting to ambush us. --The New York Times Book Review