Date/Time
Date(s) - 05/01/2024
8:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Location
Southeast Steuben County Library
Categories
The Mysterious Case of Rudolf Diesel: Genius, Power, and Deception on the Eve of World War I tells the story of Rudolf Diesel, one of the world’s greatest inventors, and his mysterious disappearance on 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.
Brunt reopens the case and provides a compelling new conclusion about Diesel’s fate.
Register now to see how the mystery unfolds!
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This is one a new series of free, live-streamed author talks made possible through the Library’s partnership with Library Speakers Consortium (LSC). You can learn more about upcoming presentations on our LSC microsite, as well as watch recordings of presentations that you were unable to attend live.
About the Author: 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.