Public official in difficult position, hiding love (7)
I believe the answer is:
coroner
'public official' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)
I don't understand the remainder of the clue.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for coroner that I've seen before include "Official who investigates sudden deaths" , "Public official who conducts inquests" , "President of inquests" , "Inquest officer" , "One presides at inquests" .)