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84 Charing Cross Road

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84 Charing Cross Road is a charming collection of letters between Helene Hanff, a writer in New York, and Frank Doel, a bookseller at Marks & Co. in London. The correspondence spans over two decades, offering a heartwarming look at their transatlantic friendship, love of literature, and the quaint world of bookselling. The exchange captures post-war British life and American wit, engaging readers with its humour and heartfelt exchanges.
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You might enjoy this book if you are captivated by the charm of transatlantic friendships and the warmth of human connections through letters. This memoir offers a delightful and humorous glimpse into the bond between a New York writer and a London bookseller, making it a perfect read for lovers of nostalgia and literary correspondence.

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84 Charing Cross Road

This book is the story of the love affair between Miss Helene Hanff of New York and Messrs Marks and Co, sellers of rare and secondhand books, at 84 Charing Cross Road, London.

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This book is the very simple story of the love affair between Miss Helene Hanff of New York and Messrs Marks and Co, sellers of rare and secondhand books, at 84 Charing Cross Road, London.

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Told in a series of letters in 84 Charing Cross Road and then in diary form in the second part, The Duchess of Bloomsbury Street, this true story has touched the hearts of thousands.

Series: Virago Modern Classics

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84 Charing Cross Road is celebrated for its charming depiction of the transatlantic correspondence between the author Helene Hanff and the staff at Marks & Co., a London bookshop. Reviews commend it as a delightful, timeless piece that strongly resonates with book lovers, making it hard to put down once started. It is praised for its warmth, captivating narrative, and ability to forge a connection between people through the love of books.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781860498503

Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 03 October 2002

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Virago Press Ltd

Contributors:

  • Introduction by Juliet Stevenson
  • Introduction by Juliet Stevenson
  • Introduction by Juliet Stevenson

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 24.0mm

Width: 126.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 180g

Pages: 240

About the Author

Helene Hanff wrote letters all her life as well as being the author of many books for children and articles for the NEW YORKER and HARPER'S. She died in 1997.

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