The Wrath Agent: Sylvia Rafael and the Hunt for Red Prince

She was not born into espionage. She was forged by it. In the aftermath of the 1972 Munich Olympics massacre, the world watched in horror. But Israel responded with fury—and silence. Hidden behind layers of secrecy, a covert operation was launched to bring the perpetrators to justice. This was Operation Wrath of God, and at its heart stood a woman whose name would remain in the shadows for decades: Sylvia Rafael. Born in South Africa, trained in Israel, and known across Europe by her alias, Patricia Roxburgh, Sylvia infiltrated the most dangerous corners of the Middle East conflict. She was a teacher, a photojournalist, a lover, a hunter. Her mission: track down Ali Hassan Salameh—the elusive Red Prince of Black September. But this is no ordinary tale of spies and shootouts. It's a haunting portrait of moral ambiguity, of love twisted by loyalty, and of a woman torn between duty and identity. From Paris to Beirut, from the corridors of Mossad to the icy prisons of Norway, The Wrath Agent traces the extraordinary life of a female operative who outplayed—and outlived—the war she was trained to fight. For fans of espionage, history, and powerful female protagonists, this is a true story that reads like a thriller. Gritty, intelligent, and deeply human, Sylvia Rafael's life was a mission. And now, her story can finally be told. Step into the shadows of one of the most gripping real-life spy stories of the 20th century. The Wrath Agent: Sylvia Rafael and the Hunt for Red Prince unravels the untold story of the woman behind Mossad's most controversial operation: Wrath of God—Israel's covert response to the 1972 Munich Massacre. Born in apartheid-era South Africa, Sylvia Rafael rose from obscurity to become one of Mossad's most skilled agents. Posing as a photojournalist under the name Patricia Roxburgh, she embedded herself deep in the heart of Europe's PLO networks. Her mission: track down the elusive terrorist mastermind Ali Hassan Salameh, known as the Red Prince. Her journey was marked by deadly encounters, moral dilemmas, and a tragic mistake that would define her legacy—the Lillehammer Affair.