' I have no idea how long I have been incarcerated in these ancient walls . . . Let me
explain how I find myself in this predicament . . . ' Set in the hot houses of a stately
home in eighteenth century England a gardener falls from grace when the Duke sets him the
impossible task of growing prize pineapples fit to show off in high society. The gardener'
s star falls further when he is replaced by Mr Amicus a pineapple ' specialist' whom
he believes to be a charlatan and a trickster - but nevertheless miraculously produces fruit to
delight the Duke. Determined to uncover Mr Amicus' s tricks the gardener sneaks into the
pineapple house to uncover the mysterious shrouded birdcage Mr Amicus carries with him. And
what he finds changes his life for ever . . . A cautionary tale with echoes of myth and fairy
tale this bewitching fable will make you careful what you wish for.
