Helene Hanff (April 15, 1916April 9, 1997) was an American writer born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She is best known as the author of the book 84, Charing Cross Road, which became the basis for a stage play, television play, and film of the same name.

Early life

She was born in 1916 to Miriam (born Levy) and Arthur Hanff. Her father had been a performer, but he settled down

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