Ingrid (The Clocks)

In the novel The Clocks, Ingrid is the Norwegian cook/housekeeper/au pair working for the family of Geraldine Brown who live in a block of flats overlooking Wilbraham Crescent.

According to Geraldine, Ingrid had come to England to learn English. At the time of the events in the book she had only worked for a fortnight. She did not yet know much English. She also prepared some dishes which Geraldine found strange, such as raw fish. Ingrid got nervous whenever she is cooking, especially when trying a new dish. Geraldine's mealtimes were therefore irregular and depended on the success of Ingrid's efforts. But for all that, she and Geraldine got on well with each other.

Ingrid had her day off in the afternoon on the day the dead body was found in No. 19. Miss Perry came to keep Geraldine company in her place.