Sonnet 25

Let those who are in favour with their stars
Of public honour and proud titles boast,
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English Surnames: Their Sources and Significations

English Surnames: Their Sources and Significations by Charles Wareing Endell Bardsley

A 19th century book with an overview. In a few places, the history it discusses is dated. However, it's mostly a good history of names. In places, it turns into lists (which may be useful for someone looking for names).  Mostly medieval since that was the origin.

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revising and moping

Is the heroine moping too much? 

Admittedly, she does have something to be upset about.  And the story moves on as she mopes.

And possibly, come to think of it, there are drug interactions that are making her mopey. . . .

But she may be too tedious.