# Romaine Frankl — Continental Op Stories character guide

> Romaine Frankl in Continental Op Stories by Dashiell Hammett.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Romaine Frankl, Romaine

**First appearance:** 0177-ii-romaine

## Who they are

A woman involved in a romantic subplot and criminal activities.

## In the story

### [II: Romaine](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/continental_op_stories_se/chapters/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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/continental_op_stories_se/chapters/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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/continental_op_stories_se/chapters/viii-an-enlightening-interview)

Hosts the Op and provides detailed background on Muravia's political situation and the scam against Grantham.

### [IX: Conjectures](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/continental_op_stories_se/chapters/ix-conjectures)

Describes Vasilije's character and comfort-driven police efficiency; excitedly asks the Op to give her a revolution.

### [Einarson in Control](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/continental_op_stories_se/chapters/x-einarson-in-control)

Mentioned as the Op's destination after the meeting.

### [XI: A Romantic Interlude](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/continental_op_stories_se/chapters/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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/continental_op_stories_se/chapters/xii-the-night-before)

Excited and affectionate; plans to go to the prison in case of trouble.

### [XIV: Coronation](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/continental_op_stories_se/chapters/xiv-coronation)

Found sewing in the Op's hotel room at the chapter's end.

### [XV: Bargain Hunters](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/continental_op_stories_se/chapters/xv-bargain-hunters)

Present in the room, jokes about the Op's violence, and brokers the abdication deal with Djudakovich.

### [XVI: Lionel Rex](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/continental_op_stories_se/chapters/xvi-lionel-rex)

Present in Grantham's suite with Djudakovich and Einarson.

### [Mob Law](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/continental_op_stories_se/chapters/xvii-mob-law)

Assists Djudakovich, translates for the Op, and expresses intent to visit San Francisco.

## Links

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