Come, Josephine is a synthesis of formula and literary traditions. It conforms to the Historical Romance genre since the plot integrates the typical meeting, losing, and happy ending of re-uniting with a loved partner even though Josie endures poverty and prejudice beforehand. After her mother's ostracism, Josephine sails across the Atlantic on her own, goes into service, and fights the attempted seductions of a couple of men even as her own sexuality calls. When she finally gives in and becomes pregnant, she is abandoned by the wealthy father to rear their son alone in New York City....