


With the help of Odette, Declan and Lena realize that they are inextricably linked with Manet Hall, and uncover a shocking secret that has been hidden there for more than 100 years. While living in the house, Declan begins to have visions from a century past and details of events that took place in the mansion. Lena was raised on the bayou by her grandmother Odette (Dunaway), and has her own deep connection with the manor. Declan is also distracted by an undeniable attraction to Cajun local, Lena Simone. Local legends claim that the house is haunted, and shortly after Declan moves in, he begins hearing voices and seeing things. The film revolves around Harvard-educated lawyer Declan Fitzpatrick (O'Connell), who impulsively gives up his settled life to buy Manet Hall, a newly restored plantation manor near New Orleans, which he has always been drawn to. The film debuted on March 28, 2009, on Lifetime.

The film is based on the 2001 Nora Roberts novel of the same name and is part of the Nora Roberts 2009 movie collection, which also includes Northern Lights, High Noon, and Tribute. Midnight Bayou, also known as Nora Roberts' Midnight Bayou, is a 2009 made-for-TV movie directed by Ralph Hemecker, which stars Jerry O'Connell, Lauren Stamile, and Faye Dunaway.
