She said as much to him. “It is such a very respectable boarding-house,” she said. ’ At that, a flush drenched her cheeks and she snatched her hand away. 55 <7> THE MANOR, 1349 They moved to the country manor in the autumn of 1349, when plague was still raging through the city. Lives by his wits and gambling. Why should you wish to forget it? Unless it is that you did not enjoy it. ” Annabel’s hand stole into his. \"So what is up with you and John Diedermayer? Is he, like, after you?\" She looked at Michelle quizzically.