Description
In 15th-century China, a young woman named Tan Yunxian navigates a world of strict social conventions and patriarchal rule, finding solace and strength within a secret sisterhood of women. Trained as a physician, she secretly learns the art of healing, challenging the traditions that confine her and the women around her. As she grows, Tan Yunxian grapples with forbidden love, the complexities of female relationships, and the enduring power of knowledge passed between generations. Lisa See masterfully weaves a rich tapestry of historical detail and emotional depth, exploring themes of female empowerment, the pursuit of knowledge, and the unbreakable bonds that connect women across time.
Available Editions
paperback
Scribner
Published Jan 1, 2023
368 pages
ISBN: 9781982117085
Reviews
1 rating
Community Reviews(1)
really just a morbid slice of life historical fiction book with a unique perspective on women's ailments and women physicians through late 1400s to mid 1500s in china. if you're squeamish, maybe avoid this one-especially if foot binding freaks you out. updated review addition: i can’t get over the asinine way things were translated to sound more “regal.”
Details
First Published
2023
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for Lady Tan's Circle of Women by Lisa See.