Stepping Heavenward

Stepping Heavenward, written by Elizabeth Prentiss in 1869, is a semi-autobiographical novel presented as the journal of Katherine Mortimer. The narrative follows Katy as she navigates her love for a young man against her mother's opposition, and later, her experiences in marriage and motherhood filled with challenges and tragedies. The book is notable for its exploration of spiritual growth and the struggles of a woman's life in the 19th century.