Mrs Grange (Harriet)

Mrs Grange (Harriet.) is a robustly built, efficiently resourceful housekeeper/cook to the McManus household. Despite appearances, her smile streamed unmistakable care and warmth to all who experienced her company. Her position in the home was precious; she loved her job and took great care to produce excellent dishes.

The playful humour of Hargreaves produced a previously unknown herb which, encouraged by the butler, she used to bake a trial cake that was lauded everywhere as a great success and in constant demand from Lady McManus. The herb became a staple in her kitchen, so much so that Hargreaves impishly introduced some to a hand-rolled cigarette Hannah was smoking, which resulted in more extensive use and increased propagation in the vast greenhouse, previously the exclusive domain of Sir Robert McManus.