Brotherless Night

'Brotherless Night' is set against the backdrop of Sri Lanka's civil war in the 1980s. The story follows a Tamil girl, Sashi, who dreams of becoming a doc-tor. She and her four brothers study and love going to the library together, but as the conflict deepens and the library is burnt down, studying becomes increasingly difficult and the boys secretly join the Tamil Tigers. As the war intensifies, Sashi starts working as a medic at a Tamil Tigers field hospital. However, her resolve is tested when the rebels turn to their own people and Indian peacekeepers arrive that commit further atrocities. Sashi's life takes a significant turn when a Tamil feminist and dissident pro-fessor invites her to join a secret project documenting human rights viola-tions. This dangerous path forces Sashi to confront her beliefs and the harsh realities of war, ultimately changing her forever. This winner of the Women’s Prize for Fiction 2024 is a must-read for anyone interested in historical fiction.