# The Mysterious Case of Rudolf Diesel: Genius, Power, and Deception on the Eve of World War I - Hardcover

by **Douglas Brunt** (Author)

**This instant _New York Times_ bestselling "dynamic detective story" (_The New York Times_) reveals the** **hidden history Rudolf Diesel, one of the world's greatest inventors, and his mysterious disappearance on the eve of World War I.**

September 29, 1913: the steamship _Dresden_ is halfway between Belgium and England. On board is one of the most famous men in the world, Rudolf Diesel, whose new internal combustion engine is on the verge of revolutionizing global industry forever. But Diesel never arrives at his destination. He vanishes during the night and headlines around the world wonder if it was an accident, suicide, or murder.

After rising from an impoverished European childhood, Diesel had become a multi-millionaire with his powerful engine that does not require expensive petroleum-based fuel. In doing so, he became not only an international celebrity but also the enemy of two extremely powerful men: Kaiser Wilhelm II of Germany and John D. Rockefeller, the founder of Standard Oil and the richest man in the world.

The Kaiser wanted the engine to power a fleet of submarines that would finally allow him to challenge Great Britain's Royal Navy. But Diesel had intended for his engine to be used for the betterment of the world.

Now, _New York Times_ bestselling author Douglas Brunt reopens the case and provides an "absolutely riveting" (Chris Bohjalian, #1 _New York Times_ bestselling author) new conclusion about Diesel's fate. Brunt's book is "equal parts Walter Isaacson and Sherlock Holmes, \[and\] yanks back the curtain on the greatest caper of the 20th century in this riveting history" (Jay Winik, _New York Times_ bestselling author).

### Author Biography

Douglas Brunt is the _New York Times_ bestselling author of _The Mysterious Case of Rudolf Diesel_ and host of the top-rated SiriusXM author podcast _Dedicated with Doug Brunt_. A Philadelphia native, he lives in Connecticut with his wife and three children. Visit DouglasBrunt.com for more information.

**Number of Pages:** 384

**Dimensions:** 1.6 x 9.1 x 6 IN

**Publication Date:** September 19, 2023

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