Lady Tan's Circle Of WomenA triumphant reimagining of the life of a woman who was remarkable in the Ming dynasty and would be considered remarkable today. 15th century China : Tan Yunxian is born into an elite family but one haunted by death, separation and loneliness. Raised by her grandparents to be useful, she begins her training in the male dominated world of medicine, when she meets a young midwife in training, Meiling. They find fast friendship, sharing in each other's