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📚 The Mysterious Case of Rudolf Diesel by Douglas Brunt ✨ Historical Nonfiction | Hardback with Dust Jacket | 💫 Spice: 0/5 💥 Inventor. Visionary. Victim? The disappearance of Rudolf Diesel on the eve of World War I remains one of history’s great unsolved mysteries. In September 1913, Rudolf Diesel—brilliant inventor of the engine that bears his name—vanished from a ship bound for London. Was he murdered by German secret agents? Did rival industrialists want him silenced? Or did he take his own life under financial strain? Douglas Brunt unravels a fascinating true story of genius, power, and global intrigue. Think: • Narrative nonfiction with thriller pacing • Industrial espionage and political intrigue • Perfect for fans of The Splendid and the Vile or Devil in the White City • Blends biography and history with a mystery twist • Great gift for history buffs ⭐ Goodreads ~4.1/5 📦 Condition: Very Good (minor wear to dust jacket edges, clean pages)