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Douglas Brunt: The Mysterious Case of Rudolf Diesel

Watching America

English - October 20, 2023 17:00 - 53 minutes - 73.2 MB - ★★★★ - 29 ratings
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Acclaimed novelist Douglas Brunt served as CEO of a tech company until he decided to become an author. Now he writes full time and hosts a popular podcast on which he interviews some of the world’s greatest writers — giving a behind-the-scenes look at their creative process. Though he’s best known for his award-winning novels, Douglas’ new work tackles the 100-year-old, real-life mystery of the disappearance of inventor Rudolf Diesel. The famous inventor disappeared into thin air on the eve of World War I. What happened to him? Acclaimed writer Douglas Brunt says he has solved the mystery.