V. V. Ganeshananthan, author of Brotherless Night, is presented with ‘The Bessie’ by Chair of Judges, Monica Ali as she is announced as the winner of the 2024 Women’s Prize for Fiction, taking place at Bedford Square Gardens, London. Picture date: Thursday June 13, 2024. PA Photo. As the winner of the prize, which is now in its 29th year, Ganeshananthan will receive £30,000. Photo credit should read: Matt Crossick/PA Media Assignments