Virtual Author Talk: Douglas Brunt

Join us as we chat with New York Times bestselling author Douglas Brunt about his debut non-fiction work, The Mysterious Case of Rudolph Diesel: Genius, Power, and Deception on the Eve of World War I. The book reveals the hidden history of Rudolf Diesel, one of the world’s greatest inventors, and his mysterious disappearance on the eve of World War I.

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

Brunt reopens the case and provides a compelling new conclusion about Diesel’s fate.

Author Douglas Brunt is also host of the top-rated SiriusXM author podcast Dedicated with Doug Brunt. Born in Philadelphia, he now lives in Connecticut with his wife and three children.

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This is part of a series of author talks in partnership with the Library Speakers Consortium.  See all upcoming talks here.

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