Most of these stories were published in The Novel Magazine and later compiled in a book form, in the period 1928 to 1947 (roughly the end of World War II).
Jane was depicted to be of a tomboyish nature, rebelling against authority, and the books usually used situation comedy to generate humour.
Her exact age has never been stated, but since she doesn't seem to go to school like Jane, it can be assumed that she is at least eighteen and possibly older (early twenties perhaps).
Jane is shown to live in the suburb of Little Duppery, a small, well-knit suburban community.
The enduring image of Jane was due to the illustration of Frank R. Grey, who was with the publishing house of Robert Hale.