Summary, “The Gap of Time: The Winter's Tale Retold” by Jeanette Winterson in 5 Minutes - Book

The Gap of Time (2015) by Jeanette Winterson is a modern retelling of Shakespeare's A Winter’s Tale, set in a contemporary world. The story begins with Shep, a single father, who, after saving a man from an assault, finds an abandoned baby and a suitcase full of money. He raises the child, Perdita, as his own, while dealing with the emotional scars of his wife's death. Meanwhile, Leo, a wealthy businessman, suspects his wife Mimi is having an affair with his best friend Xeno. Their lives become intertwined when Leo's plot to take Perdita away fails, and Shep raises her to adulthood. As Perdita begins to unravel the mystery of her origins, she discovers her connection to Leo and Xeno. Ultimately, the families are reunited, and Perdita and Xeno's son, Zel, fall in love, bringing a sense of resolution and healing to all.