EAN: 9781471418822

Bilder-Quelle: averdo

' 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.

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