Embarrassment of Riches — Pamela Oldfield

A long-buried scandal had blighted Tom Turner's career and dashed his only daughter Amy's hopes of becoming a teacher. But Amy bore her disappointment as well as she could, and dreamed of winning the love of handsome Don Leckie. A stranger, Ralph Allen, settles into the cottage on the Bates Manor estate, and becomes the object of speculation, curiosity, and desire. But for Amy, Ralph offers a chance to use her mind, working as his assistant.