The secret of Oaklands

"The Secret of Oaklands" by M. Harding Kelly is a tale set in the early 1900s that follows Margaret Woodford after her father's business fails, leaving her with no money or home. She becomes a governess at Oaklands, where she has to deal with Ellice, a difficult student. The story begins with Margaret dealing with her father's business failure, his sickness, and her family's loss of their home. Getting used to her new job isn't smooth. Things are hard at first when Margaret tries to get control of Ellice, which creates tension that builds as the story goes on.