Rachel Greenlaw grew up in North Cornwall, surrounded by wild moorland. She studied English with Creative Writing at Falmouth University before moving to an island in the middle of the Atlantic, where she lives with her husband and two children. One Christmas Morning is her debut novel.
‘I flew through each page… Readers will be truly captivated by Mira and her journey to find her father and herself along the way. A magical tale with a lot of heart’ Alexandra Christo, author of To Kill a Kingdom ‘Brimming with wild magic, adventure and dreamy romance, Compass and Blade is a tale to treasure. I was swept away by this enchanting, sea-spun fantasy!’ Catherine Doyle, co-author of Twin Crowns ‘Greenlaw’s immersive voice and skilful world building shine in this YA debut, a feast for fantasy lovers and dreamers alike’ Adrienne Young, author of Fable ‘An addictive blend of lyrical prose, shimmering magic and whip-sharp pacing’ Laura Steven, author of The Society for Soulless Girls ‘A gripping, atmospheric fantasy of saltwater kisses, sharp-edged secrets and the siren call of the deep sea – I couldn’t turn the pages fast enough’ Kika Hatzopoulou, author of Threads that Bind ‘[A] powerful, seafaring adventure, featuring a smart and sassy heroine and an irresistible love story’ The Bookseller, Editor's Choice ‘Secrets and magic abound on this swoon-worthy adventure that’s every bit as addictive as a siren’s song’ M. A. Kuzniar, author of Midnight in Everwood ‘Romantic and full of high-seas action and adventure … Brimming with fantasy and lore’ Gabriela Romero Lacruz, author of The Sun and the Void ‘A tale that will be sure to enchant readers from the very first page. Mira is as fierce as she is brave and empathetic, and her story is utterly unputdownable. A brilliant addition to the young adult fantasy canon’ Ayana Gray, author of Beasts of Prey