Josephine Chase

Josephine Chase was an American author, believed to have been born around 1878 in Pennsylvania, who died in Philadelphia on February 8, 1931. She is most closely associated with the Grace Harlowe books, a successful run of 27 novels published between 1910 and 1924.

Much of her fiction appeared under pseudonyms, especially Jessie Graham Flower and Pauline Lester. Through those names she wrote energetic stories for girls and young women, often centered on friendship, school life, college experiences, travel, and adventure.

Although biographical details about her are limited, her books remained widely read and are still remembered by readers of classic girls' series fiction. Her career stands out for the sheer number of stories she produced and for the lasting place of characters like Grace Harlowe in early American popular literature.