Super Short Summary

In 1913, Rudolf Diesel, a renowned inventor of the internal combustion engine, disappeared mysteriously aboard the SS Dresden, sparking speculation about his fate, including assassination rumors. Despite extensive investigations, his true end remains unknown, leading to theories ranging from suicide to defection to England and connections with notable figures like John D. Rockefeller and Kaiser Wilhelm II. The book includes descriptions of domestic violence, death by suicide, and suicidal ideation, as well as references to racism, xenophobia, nationalism, and misogyny.