A Woman's Word: And How She Kept It is a novel written by Virginia Frances Townsend in 1878. The story follows the life of a young woman named Grace Archer who, after being orphaned at a young age, is sent to live with her wealthy aunt and uncle. Grace is promised a large inheritance upon her marriage, but when she falls in love with a poor artist, she must decide between her love for him and her financial security. The novel explores themes of love,...