The self-effacing Helene would doubtless be astounded that her little 84 is now considered a classic. I can just picture that look of incredulity, and hear that throaty laugh. — Monica Porter
Monica Porter revisits 84, Charing Cross Road and her meeting with Helene Hanff in The Telegraph. We are delighted to make this title available in a Plain Foxed Edition so that readers old and new can enjoy this wonderful account of a friendship – almost a love story – conducted through books.