The Gem Collector

P.G. Wodehouse wrote the book The Gem Collector. It chronicles the life of clerk John Pitt an shy and introverted guy who works in a London office. John loves to gather rare stones but he keeps this interest a secret from his coworkers. A rich businessman invites John to his country estate and makes an offer to acquire the jewels after he becomes interested in Johns collection. He however has other goals in mind. He wants John to aid him in winning Elizabeth Boyd his ward over. John finds himself falling in love with Elizabeth as he participates in his plots and must overcome a number of misunderstandings and challenges in order to win her heart. Along the journey he gains confidence realizes the true meaning of friendship and love and learns to accept his interests. The book is a humorous romantic comedy that features Wodehouses wit and humor. It examines issues of love identity and the search for happiness and has a cast of endearing and eccentric characters. The amusing and enjoyable book The Gem Collector has become a cherished classic of early 20th-century fiction.