![]() ![]() However the empty but still standing shop in the summer of 1971 is recorded in her 1973 book The Duchess of Bloomsbury Street. The volume chronicles the true-life correspondence between Hanff and a small London bookshop over a 20-year period. Hanff sadly visited England too late as Frank had sadly died. In 1970, Helene Hanffs slim book 84 Charing Cross Road was published. Packages, birthday gifts, and food parcels as well as friendship crossed oceans. Doel was the one who answered her questions and sent her books. Over time a lovely friendship developed. ![]() Hanff, in search books she had been unable to find in New York noticed an ad in a newspaper and first contacted the shop in 1949. This great love affair is a true story and when you stand in front of what used to be the bookshop, you can’t help feeling that you are sharing part of their story with them and in some way they’ll know and be smiling wherever they are now together.īe sure to give Helen and Frank a subtle wave as you stand outside the golden plaque which serves as evidence of the literary magic that took place here. After reading this line in the book – “If you happen to pass by 84 Charing Cross Road, kiss it for me? I owe it so much.” you know you just have to go there. ![]()
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