Lisa See discusses her novel, “Dragon Bones.” She begins by explaining that it is the third book in a series that follows the same characters. She talks about her decision to place the story in China near the Three Gorges and the San Xia Dam. She discusses how she combined the idea of archaeology and a murder mystery to bring forth physical remains from the earliest records of China’s history. She talks about ancient customs involving mushroom scepters that she had researched. See ends the interview by sharing how she takes inspiration from museum exhibits, film, and newspaper articles.
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Betacam tape: Excerpt of show with Martinson interviewing Gloria D. Miklowitz before the break and Lisa See after the break.
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