Agent Gatz by R.M. Spencer

Author:R.M. Spencer [Spencer, R. M.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Fiction, Historical, World War I, Action & Adventure, Thrillers, Espionage, Mystery & Detective, Women Sleuths, Suspense, War & Military, Feminist, Adaptations & Pastiche, Classics, General, Language Arts & Disciplines, Linguistics, Historical & Comparative, Drama, Literary Collections, Crime, Mysteries & Thrillers
ISBN: 9798985307634
Google: EoGUEAAAQBAJ
Publisher: Loredan
Published: 2023-09-12T07:00:00+00:00

When they arrived back at the hotel, they learned the two officers of the Imperial Army Schnitzer had arranged for them to interview that afternoon had departed on urgent war business. As such, Ella and Oliver had no further obligations until the following morning. Schnitzer had other business to attend to, but Peters, their military liaison, would be on hand in the lobby should they need any assistance.

Having been under constant surveillance by Schnitzer, they hadn’t had opportunity to speak in private since the train to Rotterdam. Under the pretense of exchanging notes for the zeppelin article, Ella and Oliver agreed to meet in the hotel café in one hour. But when they did, Peters followed them into the restaurant and took a seat at an adjacent table. And since the café was otherwise empty, Peters could hear every word they said.

“Say, Peters,” Oliver said. “I don’t suppose you could get us a newspaper?”

“Certainly. Which one? Norddeutsche Allgemeine Zeitung? Berliner Tageblatt? Vossische Zeitung?”

“Any of those will do. Thanks a million.”

As soon as Peters was out of earshot, Ella said, “Do you think Drake has any idea where we are?”

“The London office of the Journal must know we’re here. That means Drake does too.” Oliver spooned sugar into the cup of coffee on the table in front of him. “Not that it really matters. Drake can’t get us out of Germany.”

“Well, we can’t stay here for the rest of the war.”

“Relax. We’ve only been here a day. Eventually they’ll run out of officers for us to interview. In the meantime, why not try and enjoy ourselves?” He poured milk into his cup and stirred. “This hotel’s a hell of a lot nicer than the Three Nuns in London. That’s for sure. That place is a real dump. Say, how come you get to stay at the Savoy?”

“Because I’m paying for it myself.”

“That’s right. I keep forgetting you’re a millionaire. We’ve been friends for over a week, and I haven’t received a single lavish gift from you. What gives?”

“How inconsiderate of me,” she said dryly. “I assumed your pal Bertie the Earl had already gifted you everything you desired.”

“I said he’s in line to be an earl.”

“Right. Well, when we get back to England, why don’t you stay at his family castle if you’re so dissatisfied with your accommodations?”

“Can’t.” Oliver shrugged. “Their castle’s in Scotland. I’m better off staying here.”

“Well, I’m eager to—”

“Peters,” Oliver called out, cutting her off.

“The Berliner Tageblatt was all I could find.” The young soldier approached the table and handed the newspaper to Oliver.

“That’ll do just fine. Thank you, Peters.”

“I’m eager to report from the front line, is all,” Ella said. It didn’t matter if Peters overheard this part of the conversation. He would assume she was referring to the front line of the German army.

“As am I,” Oliver said. “Why, I’m eager as all hell to get to the front line.” He wasn’t, of course. He’d made that much clear. “But Schnitzer’s not a magician. The German army isn’t allowing reporters on the battlefield.

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