L. Mühlbach was the nom de plume of Clara Mundt (1814–1873), a German author best known for her works in historical fiction. Her pseudonym became so celebrated that the personal identity behind it was almost eclipsed by the weight of the narratives she wove. Born in Neubrandenburg, Clara married Theodor Mundt, a literary critic and novelist, who inspired her literary aspirations. L. Mühlbach's wri...