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Patricia E. Powers

Fiction

Summer 1987

In the Yucatán

By Patricia E. Powers

My husband is in the Yucatán, she says. He is directing a work crew of hundreds who are building a road through nearly impenetrable . jungle. The growth is so […]

Fiction

Spring 1985

The Settlement

By Patricia E. Powers

Travel,” her lawyer told her as he examined her signature on the divorce agreement. “Spain, Portugal.” Phyllis took the check he held out as if it were a passport. “Enjoy […]