Why is Yuan unable to return to the Netherlands with his father in the novel, The Thousand Autumns of Jacob de Zoet?

Asked by Jill W on 03 Aug 14:01

Last updated by Jill W on 03 Aug 14:02

Answered by Jill W on 03 Aug 14:02

Yaun's mother is Japanese, thus, he is unable to return to the Netherlands with his father as per Japanese law.

The Thousand Autumns of Jacob de Zoet