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Romaine Frankl

A woman involved in a romantic subplot and criminal activities.

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Also known as Romaine Frankl, Romaine

First appearance: II: Romaine

Romaine Frankl shows up with force in II: Romaine. The page is where that presence becomes real.

The Minister's secretary, a small woman with a soft voice and effortless grace, formerly in vaudeville in the United States.

Romaine Frankl first appears in 0177 ii romaine.

In II: Romaine: The Minister's secretary, a small woman with a soft voice and effortless grace, formerly in vaudeville in the United States.

Later, in VII: Lionel's Plans: Sends a note to the Op canceling a meeting but inviting him to call later in the evening.

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II: Romaine
The Minister's secretary, a small woman with a soft voice and effortless grace, formerly in vaudeville in the United States.
VII: Lionel's Plans
Sends a note to the Op canceling a meeting but inviting him to call later in the evening.
VIII: An Enlightening Interview
Hosts the Op and provides detailed background on Muravia's political situation and the scam against Grantham.
IX: Conjectures
Describes Vasilije's character and comfort-driven police efficiency; excitedly asks the Op to give her a revolution.
Einarson in Control
Mentioned as the Op's destination after the meeting.
XI: A Romantic Interlude
The Minister's secretary, dressed in a pink gown, who professes love to the Op and discusses the revolution and Djudakovich.
XII: The Night Before
Excited and affectionate; plans to go to the prison in case of trouble.
XIV: Coronation
Found sewing in the Op's hotel room at the chapter's end.
XV: Bargain Hunters
Present in the room, jokes about the Op's violence, and brokers the abdication deal with Djudakovich.
XVI: Lionel Rex
Present in Grantham's suite with Djudakovich and Einarson.
Mob Law
Assists Djudakovich, translates for the Op, and expresses intent to visit San Francisco.

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