San Myshuno, Part IV- Alto Heights
His Lordship, Earl Simon Marcus Milner of Alto
Full Name: Simon Marcus Milner
Meaning: Simon means “god has heard” and comes from Her Ladyship Marchioness Torendi’s father’s middle name, and Marcus, meaning “warlike” obviously comes from His Lordship Marquess Torendi, the Earl’s father.
Her Ladyship, Countess Viola Hannah Milner of Alto
Full Name: Viola Hannah Milner
Meaning: Violet comes from “Violet” and was inspired by the character from Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night, according to Her Ladyship’s parents, which was something that endeared the Countess to the Tsarina and Prince Matthew the first time they met. Hannah means “grace” and comes from the Countess’ mother.
Fun Fact: The Countess is unique in her position as a peeress, in that she continues to work as a partner in her law firm as Mrs. Milner instead of as Countess Alto. Most peers and royals do not keep their jobs when they marry into nobility or royalty, let alone refuse their title while they do so.