The Golden Thread

the long version

"A true story of spies and intrigue surrounding one of the most enduring unsolved mysteries of the 20th century, investigative reporter Ravi Somaiya uncovers the story behind the death of renowned diplomat and UN Secretary General Dag Hammarskjo ld"-- On September 17, 1961, Dag Hammarskjo ld boarded a Douglas DC6 propeller plane in Leopoldville, the capital of the Congo. Hours later, he would be found dead in an African jungle with an ace of spades playing card placed on his body. The head of the United Nations for nine years, he was legendary for his dedication to peace on earth. But powerful and connected groups from an array of nations and organizations-- including the CIA, the KGB, underground militant groups, business tycoons, and others-- were determined to see Hammarskjo ld fail. Somaiya reveals the truth behind one of the great murder mysteries of the Cold War. -- adapted from jacket