This is a fun and useful supplement to the official LMoP adventure. LMoP was crying out for something like this, by failing to provide a detailed map of the above-ground ruins of Tresendar Manor, which this supplement does. But beyond that, it provides some adventure potential for the area, including combat, exploration, and role-playing material. (Fighty players can just fight through, but clever players can role-play or otherwise avoid some of the combats).

It works as a lead-up to the main Redbrand Hideout (a way to level up a character, if necessary) or as some extra content for a stronger party to help balance the whole area if necessary. It can even be used as a way to build up tension between the party and the Redbrands, if you don't find the standard storyline compelling enough. It also further develops the story of the tragic fall of Phandalin 5 centuries ago. And in a way it's an homage to the classic Sinister Secret of Saltmarsh, with a twist on the "haunted house" deterrent.

This is a worthy product to beef up the standard LMoP, either to give a new DM some more options & guidance or as a way to add fresh content for DMs or players who are going through this adventure again.

This author does a great job of finding extra interesting encounters for the Tresendar Manor ground floor level. I really like the idea of the tie-in with Sister Garaele to help release the spirit from its misery. I love how the enemy is attempting to cover the ground-floor entrance using Holg, the mastiff, and the 2 other Redbrands, and how the ghost doesn't interact with them: the ruffians know better! I also loved how the ghost of Selise Tresendar haunts the ruins still, waiting for her prince charming to rescue her. Not bad! I do think that the author should have made a short section about what Selise talks about while she is dancing with the PC. Small talk such as "Where is your family's estate?" or "How do you like my dress?" or "I hear the Fairinholds vineyard (another estate 3 days travel from Phandalin that was destroyed 500 years ago) has grown to full maturity this year. Have your tried their vintage yet?" You know, some chitchat. The reason why I gave this product 4 stars is that the English spelling and grammar leave much to be desired. The author really should have asked someone else to read over and correct his work before posting it online. But I really like the premise for this adventure and it does fit in nicely as a prequel to the Redbrand Hideout encounters!