Anna Maxwell Martin as Lucy: John's sister-in-law calls upon him to leave his sanctuary, representing the push and pull of familial relationships and social responsibilities. Her request—forcing him ...

The writer Sara Maitland has lived alone in rural Scotland for 20 years, often going days without communicating with the wider world. But far from being lonely, Sara revels in her reclusive ...

You might have seen people refer to themselves as being a hermit on social media, usually as a light-hearted way of saying that they're an introvert or someone who enjoys their own company.