We women exist to give him heirs and feed, clothe and amuse him." At the same time, female patients in many cases could only be treated by a woman doctor, and Lady Tan cares for them all, from ...

We women exist to give him heirs and feed, clothe and amuse him.” At the same time, female patients in many cases could only be treated by a woman doctor, and Lady Tan cares for them all, from ...

Little did the prolific, 68-year-old author realize that would lead directly to one of her most meticulously researched, fascinating and ultimately enjoyable works, “Lady Tan’s Circle of Women.” ...