The Mysterious Case of Rudolf Diesel

This instant New York Times bestselling audiobook unveils the enigmatic history of Rudolf Diesel, the brilliant inventor whose revolutionary internal combustion engine promised to change global industry. Set against the backdrop of World War I, the story details Diesel's mysterious disappearance during a voyage on the steamship Dresden, leaving the world speculating about his fate—was it an accident, suicide, or murder? Author Douglas Brunt delves into Diesel's rise from poverty to fame, illustrating how his innovations made him both a celebrity and a target of powerful adversaries like Kaiser Wilhelm II and John D. Rockefeller. Combining historical investigation with thrilling narrative, Brunt presents a fresh perspective on one of the 20th century's greatest unsolved mysteries.