Sue asked this question about The Dutch Wife:
Who killed Karl? Why do you think he had such a “ disconnect” with his son?
Breanne Bannerman Maybe because Karl is hiding his past, is pretending to be someone else, and did atrocious things to people back when he was a Nazi. Instead of standi…moreMaybe because Karl is hiding his past, is pretending to be someone else, and did atrocious things to people back when he was a Nazi. Instead of standing and facing his punishment, he fled to Argentina. I imagine he can't connect with Luciano because he is hiding all that and isn't being honest.(less)
Image for The Dutch Wife
by Ellen Keith (Goodreads Author)
Rate this book
Clear rating

About Goodreads Q&A

Ask and answer questions about books!

You can pose questions to the Goodreads community with Reader Q&A, or ask your favorite author a question with Ask the Author.

See Featured Authors Answering Questions

Learn more