Love Among The Chickens

P. G. Wodehouses book Love Among the Chickens was originally released in 1906. The humorous tale of love miscommunications and bizarre circumstances in the picturesque English countryside. Jeremy Garnet a failing author is the storys main character. He is convinced to join his buddy Stanley Featherstonehaugh Ukridge in starting a chicken farm in the countryside by Stanley. A typical Wodehouse character Ukridge is ambitious ebullient and devoid of any sense. Phyllis a young lady Jeremy is in love with convinces Jeremy to support Ukridge in his plot. However things quickly go wrong when Ukridge employs a collection of incompetent workers to assist with the farm including Captain Biscuit an ex-boyfriend of Phyllis. The plot develops as Jeremys relationship with Phyllis grows more convoluted and Ukridges chicken farm becomes more chaotic. When Ukridges treasured rooster is stolen the matter to a head and the gang embarks on an outrageous quest to find it. There are several amusing incidents misunderstandings and clever conversations along the road as only Wodehouse can provide. The book is a fun and enjoyable read that features the authors wit and humor.