Midnight Bayou

Nora Roberts

Nov 2002 · Sold by Penguin

About this eBook

#1 New York Times bestselling author Nora Roberts presents a novel set deep in the bayou of Louisiana—where the only witness to a long-ago tragedy is a once-grand house…

Declan Fitzgerald had always been the family maverick, but even he couldn't understand his impulse to buy a dilapidated mansion on the outskirts of New Orleans. Ever since he first saw Manet Hall, he'd been enchanted—and obsessed—with it.

Determined to restore the mansion to its former splendor, Declan begins the daunting renovation room by room. But the days spent in total isolation in the empty house take a toll. He sees visions of days from a century past and experiences sensations of terror and nearly unbearable grief. Local legend has it that the house is haunted, and with every passing day Declan's belief in the ghostly presence grows.

Only the companionship of alluring Angelina Simone can distract him from the mysterious happenings in the house, but Angelina has her own surprising connection to Manet Hall—a connection that will help Declan uncover a secret that's been buried for a hundred years.

Ratings and reviews

It was an overall great book. I love how she showcased New Orleans. My only issue was how she finished the book. It felt like she got tired of writing and ended it any kind of way...Other than that, awesome book..

Great story concept, disappointing execution. I wouldn't be surprised if this was the work of a ghost writer. Rushed ending completed the let down.

This is by far my favorite book of all times. She has a way with words that the pictures of a video pop up in your head. I've read this book multiple times and each time it's like the 1st time I've read it. It's just that amazing. Then on top of that it's base from South Louisiana which makes it better. I hope everyone in this world gets to read it at least once in their life. I promise you it's so worth it and you won't be sorry that you did. Thank you for such an awesome book!

About the author

Nora Roberts is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of more than 200 novels. She is also the author of the bestselling In Death series written under the pen name J. D. Robb. There are more than 500 million copies of her books in print.