MY parents lived in Africa and I am now writing a short novel about the Masai tribe - with a bit of romance to accompany it.

During my visits, I acquired two elephant-hair bracelets, made from the hairs at the end of an elephant's tail.

But I was burgled recently and, sadly, they were stolen.

If anyone could help me to replace them, I would be very grateful.

LINDA M CLARKSON, 14 Carluke Street, Blackburn, BB1 2AQ.

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