Lady Tan's Circle of Women: A Novel

****The latest historical novel from *New York Times* bestselling author Lisa See, inspired by the true story of a woman physician from 15th-century China--perfect for fans of See's classic *Snow Flower and the Secret Fan* and *The* *Island of Sea Women.*****According to Confucius, "an educated woman is a worthless woman," but Tan Yunxian--born into an elite family, yet haunted by death, separations, and loneliness--is being raised by her grandparents to be of use. Her grandmother is one of only a handful of female doctors in China, and she teaches Yunxian the pillars of Chinese medicine, the Four Examinations--looking, listening, touching, and asking--something a man can never do with a female patient.From a young age, Yunxian learns about women's illnesses, many of which relate to childbearing, alongside a young midwife-in-training, Meiling. The two girls find fast friendship and a mutual purpose--despite the...