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    Ella and the Admiral
    Ella and the Admiral
    Ella and the Admiral
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    Ella and the Admiral

    By Greta van der Rol

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    When Admiral Goran Chandler suddenly turns up in Ella’s restaurant her comfortable world is thrown into turmoil. Ten years ago he’d been a senior commander, and captain of the frigate Antelope. She had been Lieutenant Bulich then, and he’d kicked her off his ship.

    With unexpected danger threatening, and a killer stalking the corridors of the Hotel Majestic, Ella and the admiral must work together to escape with their lives before they can consider the events of ten years ago, and what they mean now.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherGreta van der Rol
    Release dateJun 21, 2022
    ISBN9780463275191
    Ella and the Admiral
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    Greta van der Rol

    Greta van der Rol lives not far from the coast in Queensland, Australia and describes herself as an author, a photographer, an animal lover, and a space nut.She writes stories laced with politics, history, and mystery with a side salad of romance. Most of her work is space opera, but she has written paranormal and historical fiction.

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      Ella and the Admiral - Greta van der Rol

      Ella paused on the hotel's back stairs and breathed in the gathering night. Thank goodness the day was done. The lunch service had been frantic, the restaurant full of revelers enjoying themselves before this evening's five hundredth anniversary celebrations. The city glowed with light, the red and gold festive decorations in the main square and surrounding boulevards obvious even from here. Music and voices drifted on the air, that unmistakable buzz of a crowd having fun. The festivities were starting already. She'd be out there, too, dancing in the streets, imbibing a drink or three, until the fireworks over the lake.

      And tomorrow she'd hand in her resignation. She'd been here too long, taken on too much responsibility. Time to move on.

      She started down the steps, but paused at the patter of running feet behind her.

      Ella. Ella, wait up.

      Oh, stars and space. Ramira. What in hell would the restaurant manager want her for? If he tried to ask her out again... Plastering a smile on her face, she turned. Is something wrong?

      He stopped, panting from the unusual activity. Nothing's wrong. At least, not really. He licked his lips. I need a favor.

      Ella kept her eyebrow under control. Why in the world would Ramira think she owed him anything at all? Except maybe a kick in the balls. I'm off duty. She turned to go.

      Please. Ramira raised a hand. I know you're off duty. But I just got a call from the hospital. My mother is fading fast. They say she won't last the night. He paused, looking down at his feet, then gazed at her, his face a picture of entreaty. Will you do my shift for me? Please?

      Shit. She'd been looking forward to kicking her heels up for a change. She'd promised herself. But then, she hadn't been there when her own mother died. That was something she'd regret for the rest of her life.

      Please, Ella. I'd ask someone else but there's nobody else close by and it's such an important night for the hotel. He was babbling, begging. I'll make it up to you, I swear.

      All right.

      He lunged toward her, hugging her. Thank you. Thank you so much.

      Ella strained away from him, fighting the urge to slam him onto his butt. Just... go, okay? I can handle it.

      With a last thank you he lumbered off, back up the stairs and into the hotel.

      Ella stared up into the night sky. The fuzzy river of stars marking the galactic plane was starting to assert itself against the endless dark. There were times when she missed space. Quite often, really, if she was being honest with herself. She sighed. One more shift. Just one more, then she'd give her notice.

      Peeling off her coat, she walked back up the stairs into the staff-only labyrinth. Calling on skills she'd learned at the Fleet Academy she took a quick shower, changed into a clean uniform, and went through the foyer and into the restaurant in a flat out five minutes.

      The Majestic's crowning jewel, the Imperial Restaurant, was situated on the first floor at the back of the hotel, looking over the city's central lake and parklands. The hotel had been a palace many years ago, the dwelling of one of the tyrants who'd ruled the continent with an iron fist until he lost a battle with the Empire. Ella didn't know the details. He'd certainly spent money on this place. Floor to ceiling windows made up the back wall, with stunning views over the lake, its waters sparkling with the myriad colors of the city. Three tables for two were placed by the window, while the main area a step higher up contained tables for larger groups. Dark red tablecloths set off gold cutlery and the wine glasses glinted in the glow of soft lights hidden in the high ceiling.

      Darius, the head table attendant, stood at one of the tables for two by the back window, checking the polish on the wine glasses. Ella joined him.

      All under control?

      Darius's eyebrows arched as he looked her up and down. Where's Ramira?

      His mother's dying. He asked me to take his shift.

      Darius put the glass down. Huh. That was nice of you. The man's lips jerked in a half smile. Darius was well aware of Ella's distaste for Ramira.

      Yeah well. Who's on tonight? Ella strolled over to the entrance desk, next to the 'please wait to be seated' sign, and flicked on the screen.

      Darius joined her. We have a mix of old hands and a few extras to cover for those on leave. I put them through their paces earlier. With you here, we should be fine.

      The Majestic Hotel's Imperial Restaurant sold itself on old-fashioned style and class, as well as fine food. The restaurant catered for no more than thirty guests, and promised an elegant, first class experience. While most restaurants had converted to inbuilt table menus and bot service, the Imperial used people: highly trained attendants who offered menu sheets and explained choices, who described complementary wines, and brought the food to the tables. They were taught to be attentive, friendly, yet unobtrusive. Ella knew the drill. She'd started off as a trainee here,

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