Alison and Peter marry after museum tension transforms into lasting love
Alison Muir recognized her feelings for Peter Thorn, a museum colleague she initially found arrogant, during a December 1990 encounter. After weeks of flirtation and tension—including an angry confrontation over Valentine's Day chocolate cake—they reconciled in March when he crossed her path during a filing task. They married in September 1991 and remained together for 34 years.
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Published 18 Jul 2026, 20:00 UTC · Updated 18 Jul 2026, 20:20 UTC
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