In "Matter of Profit" by Hilari Bell, a young merchant named Tangle seeks to restore her family’s legacy in a world where wealth and power dictate the rules. When Tangle discovers a dangerous plot involving stolen goods and a corrupt noble, she must navigate treacherous alliances and uncover the truth to save her family's name. As she battles against greed and deception, Tangle learns that true profit doesn't always come from riches but from loyalty, courage, and standing up for what is right. Her journey unveils the complexities of morality in a society driven by profit. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is the winner of numerous awards

This book has been graded for interest at 12 years.

There are 361 pages in this book.

It is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed.

This book was published in 2003 by HarperCollins Publishers Inc .