# Helen Corning — The Hidden Staircase character guide

> Helen Corning in The Hidden Staircase by Carolyn Keene.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Helen

**First appearance:** 0004-v-strange-happenings

## Who they are

Nancy's friend who assists in the investigation.

## Relationships

### [Nancy Drew](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_hidden_staircase_se/characters/nancy_drew)

_friendship_

Helen Corning is Nancy's close friend and confidante, often accompanying her on adventures.

### [Nancy Drew](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_hidden_staircase_se/characters/nancy_drew)

_friendship_

Helen Corning is Nancy's close friend and confidante, often accompanying her on adventures.

### [Nancy Drew](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_hidden_staircase_se/characters/nancy_drew)

_friendship_

Helen Corning is Nancy's close friend and confidante, often accompanying her on adventures.

## In the story

### [The Warning](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_hidden_staircase_se/chapters/viii-the-warning)

Spends time with Nancy, eager to be included in future adventures.

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