A few reviews which are overdue, taking us from mid-19th century back to 9th century. Badge of Glory by Douglas Reeman My rating: 2 of 5 stars A disappointing read from the author of an excellent British naval Napoleonic War series. Writing under his own name for The Blackwood Family series, Reeman’s first novel explores the life of Royal Marine Captain Philip Blackwood in the mid 19th century. The historical detail is done with an…