When death & separation hit the Tan family, and Yuxian moves in with her grandparents, she discovers her love of Chinese medicine. Yuxian observes her grandmother's practices as the few woman physicians in China and develops her skills as an aspiring doctor with her childhood friend training to become a midwife. But when Yuxian enters an arranged marriage and is expected to stay within the confines of the compound for the rest of her life as a wife & mother, Yuxian must figure out a new way to stay connected to her community and love for medicine while growing a new family.

LADY TAN is a mesmerizing novel that beautifully combines the captivating world of Chinese medicine, friendships that transcend societal barriers, and meticulous research that transports me to another time and place. See's attention to detail and thorough research shines through, immersing me in the intricacies of the ancient healing practice of Chinese Medicine.

As someone who took a required Chinese Medicine course in undergrad (and almost failed