The Gap Of Time

The Gap of Time by Jeanette Winterson reimagines Shakespeare’s The Winter’s Tale as a bold, emotionally charged work of contemporary literary fiction. Part of the Shakespeare Retold series, it keeps the play’s pulse—jealousy, loss, and the long ache of regret—while giving it a sharp modern setting and Winterson’s unmistakable style.

A baby girl is cast out from London and ends up in storm-battered New Bohemia in the US. Her father’s suspicion has splintered his family; her mother is pushed into exile by grief. Seventeen years later, Perdita has grown up with more questions than answers—until the past starts reaching for her, and identity, love, and betrayal collide.

Perfect for readers who enjoy retellings, Shakespeare-inspired novels, and character-driven stories about family, forgiveness, and reinvention.

Add it to your shelf and discover how a classic can feel urgently new.