Lady Tan's Circle of Women - softcover

Lady Tan’s Circle of Women by Lisa See is a historical fiction novel inspired by the true story of Tan Yunxian, a female physician living in 15th-century China during the Ming dynasty.Core PlotThe Apprenticeship: After the tragic death of her mother, young Yunxian is raised by her grandparents, who are both respected medical practitioners. Her grandmother teaches her the pillars of traditional Chinese medicine, specifically focusing on women's illnesses and childbearing. During this time, she forms a deep bond with Meiling, a young midwife-in-training. .