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Lisa See honors the legacy of Lady Tan.
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Length:
32 minutes
Released:
Jun 29, 2023
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Podcast episode
Description
If you received a gigantic bouquet of daisies from a potential suitor, what would you do? Tune into Lisa See’s episode of Virtual Book Tour to hear what she would do! We also discuss her new novel Lady Tan’s Circle of Women, the real history behind this extraordinary woman, and the importance of female friendships. Lady Tan’s Circle of Women is a tale about female friendship and leadership in 15th-century China, challenging a woman’s place in society. From a young age, Tan Yunxian learns about women’s illnesses, alongside a young midwife-in-training, Meiling. The two girls find fast friendship and mutual purpose, and vow to be forever friends. When Yunxian is sent into an arranged marriage, she must learn to break free of these traditions and lead a life of treating women. Get Lady Tan’s Circle of Women at bookofthemonth.com. New members get their first book for just $9.99 with code VBT at checkout. Learn more about Virtual Book Tour at virtualbooktour.com.
Released:
Jun 29, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
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