
Lúcia Diógenes e Nogueira, a second-year student at Católica Medical School, has achieved a remarkable milestone by publishing her first novel, Till Death Do Us Together. At just 19 years old, Lúcia proves that science and creativity can walk hand in hand, balancing her passion for medicine with her love for storytelling.
Set in the world of medicine, the novel follows Bianca, a brilliant and skeptical medical student who believes love is nothing more than chemistry. Focused on her studies and deeply fascinated by neurology, Bianca's structured world begins to unravel when she experiences a mysterious medical episode, leading to a life-changing diagnosis and hospitalization. There, she meets Josh, a cancer patient whose unwavering faith and joyful spirit challenge everything she thought she knew about life, love, and belief.
With this emotionally rich and thought-provoking story, Till Death Do Us Together explores the intersection of science and faith, logic and emotion, reason and hope. It invites readers to consider whether everything must be understood—or whether some things are meant to be simply felt.
Lúcia’s novel stands as a testament to the depth and talent of Católica Medical School students, and her unique voice is sure to resonate far beyond the academic world. The book is now available for purchase online.