FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Broken Arrow Oklahoma USA The release of The Deflowering of Francine by Brice Bogle introduces a character-driven narrative that explores the psychological complexities of personal reinvention in contemporary urban life.
Presenting herself as the daughter of a famous American rock musician, Francine uses this identity to engage with tourists and generate income. Her performance, which borders on impersonation, opens questions about authenticity, economic desperation, and the cost of survival in urban settings.
The story gains momentum when Francine’s routine is interrupted by Norman, an American academic and recent divorcee who is visiting the city. Their meeting initiates a relationship that fluctuates between intimacy and uncertainty. Norman’s emotional vulnerability and analytical mindset contrast sharply with Francine’s improvisational survival instincts, creating a tension that drives the narrative forward.
As the plot develops, the novel explores how trauma and self-deception influence personal relationships. Francine’s background gradually surfaces, revealing a history of transient living, manipulative behavior, and survivalism shaped by economic inequality and familial instability. The story moves between present encounters in London and reflections on past experiences in cities like New York and Philadelphia.
The novel avoids melodrama, instead focusing on the quiet complexities of its characters’ decisions. Through controlled prose and measured pacing, it captures the unstable equilibrium between longing and detachment that defines many urban relationships. The depiction of street life, immigration processes, and informal economies adds a documentary layer to the story without disrupting its fictional form.
In addition to character studies, The Deflowering of Francine examines how geographic dislocation affects mental health and interpersonal dynamics. Francine’s movement from the United States to the United Kingdom and her subsequent reshaping of self speak to broader phenomena surrounding migration, marginalization, and the social systems that dictate access to stability.
With its urban realism and emotional subtlety, The Deflowering of Francine offers a nuanced addition to contemporary fiction. The novel is now available through major online platforms and independent booksellers.
About the Author
Born in Wimpole Park, Cambridgeshire, England, Brice Bogle’s life has spanned both structure and creativity. Raised in a military family, he spent time in various places before working in a record store during the late 1970s, an experience he still treasures. He later attended the University of Arkansas as an English major, with dreams of teaching and writing. Life took a different turn, leading him to a successful career as a Certified Public Accountant. Brice resides in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, with his wife, two children, and four grandchildren. This is his third published novel.
