1The reclusive novelist rarely gave interviews, preferring the solitude of her mountain retreat to the limelight of literary festivals.
2After a painful divorce, she became increasingly reclusive, shutting herself off from friends and family in a desperate attempt to heal.
3The reclusive billionaire's vast fortune was rumoured to be hidden away in offshore accounts, a testament to his distrust of the world beyond his private island.
4As a reclusive artist, she found inspiration in the stillness of the night, her paintings reflecting the turmoil and beauty of her inner world.
5The reclusive nature of the poet's life has led to much speculation about his personal life, with some critics interpreting his work as a reflection of his own struggles with social anxiety.