July 22, 2023 | Lisa See: Lady Tan's Circle of Women

On July 22, 2023, the Vancouver Public Library hosted a conversation with author Lisa See about her new book Lady Tan's Circle of Women

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How might a woman break free of oppressive traditions, and go on to lead a life of such importance that many of her remedies are still used five centuries later?

In her new historical novel, Lady Tan's Circle of Women, bestselling author Lisa See takes us to 15th century China, into the life of woman physician Tan Yunxian. It is a captivating story of women helping other women, and a triumphant reimagining of life during the Ming dynasty.

Lisa See talks about her remarkable new book and takes questions from the audience.

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Lisa See is the New York Times bestselling author of The Island of Sea Women, The Tea Girl of Hummingbird Lane, Snow Flower and the Secret Fan, Peony in Love, Shanghai Girls, China Dolls, and Dreams of Joy, which debuted at #1.